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RG Barry Brands · 2 months ago

Demand Planning Analyst

Pickerington, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

RG Barry Brands is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support their Demand & Supply Planning team through data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The role is ideal for an analytically driven individual who aspires to develop into a full-time Demand Planner while contributing to demand systems and forecasting methodologies.

Consumer GoodsFashionLeisureLifestyleManufacturingWeb Design

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting and dashboards using Sigma BI, SQL, Excel (Power Query), and Tableau/Sigma for demand planning and analytics

Support creation and review of demand forecasts by providing statistical input, trend analysis, and sales performance recaps

Learn and become proficient in RGB’s data availability, structure, and forecasting methodologies

Conduct analysis to support root-cause investigation of demand-supply imbalances, forecast inaccuracies, and missed service level targets

Serve as the subject matter expert in analytical tools supporting demand planners, including BI reports and forecasting tools

Provide seasonal support to supply planning during peak time periods. This role will serve as support and backup to demand and supply planners based on the ebbs and flows of the business

Regularly review and report forecast accuracy to identify improvement areas and drive continuous enhancements in forecast reliability

Support forecast roll-ups, summarizing data across levels for reporting and business reviews

Perform detailed analysis of customer behavior, product performance, POS trends, adoption patterns, seasonality, and returns

Assist in coordinating planning calendars, data submissions, and pre-season demand planning cycles

Attend cross-functional meetings such as Buy Meetings, Business Reviews, and Forecast Recaps to present actionable insights

Qualification

Demand analyticsForecastingData visualizationSQLExcelPower QueryCommunicationProblem-solving mindsetAttention to detailTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or related field

0–4 years of relevant experience in demand analytics, forecasting, or business intelligence

Strong aptitude and interest in quantitative analysis, predictive modeling, and diagnostic analytics

Highly proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, power queries, etc.) and at least one data visualization/reporting tools such as Tableau, Sigma, Power BI

Exposure to and interest in becoming highly efficient in Power Query, SQL, Sigma Computing, General AI (Co-pilot & ChatGPT) and other data automation tools

Exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to explain complex data clearly

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Willingness and enthusiasm to grow into a planning role or evolve within analytics or supply chain operations

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools

Experience with Microsoft Suite and Artificial Intelligence Tools

Alignment with RG Barry's values of trust, ambition, inclusion, creativity, responsibility, and teamwork

Ability to be in Pickerington Corporate Office 1-2 days per week in person

Company

RG Barry Brands

RGB is a consumer-driven, data-informed, multi-channel, digitally-led brand management platform developed to accelerate growth and innovation for lifestyle consumer brands.

Founded in 1947

Pickerington, Ohio, USA

51-200 employees