BIC ยท 2 weeks ago
Demand Planning Analyst
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBIC is a company that has been creating simple and joyful products for over 75 years. They are seeking a detail-oriented Demand Planning Analyst to support accurate forecasting for product launches and display programs while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.
AdvertisingConsumer GoodsManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Create and maintain demand forecasts for new products and customer display programs across various planning horizons
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to gather inputs on product launch volumes, timelines, and promotional drivers
Utilize historical data, market trends, and customer insights to support forecasting assumptions and planning scenarios
Partner with Supply Planning to ensure alignment on inventory targets, production plans, and launch timelines
Monitor and track forecast performance, highlighting variances and working cross-functionally to address gaps
Assist in building forecasting templates, reports, and dashboards that support visibility into innovation and display demand
Support cross-functional planning meetings (S&OE, NPI reviews, or S&OP inputs) with clear and concise forecast data
Maintain item-level forecasts in demand planning systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency with product lifecycle stages
Support post-launch analysis and continuous improvement of new item forecasting accuracy and assumptions
Support local adoption and customization of IBP Tools (Anaplan, Blue Yonder)
Develop and support new tools for data analytics within PowerBI platform
Continuously improve Blue Yonder capabilities with autonomous reporting, alerts and AI/ML implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field
At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or forecasting
Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
Experience working with customer data such as shipment history, sell-through, and point-of-sale
Knowledge of ERP and planning systems (JDE, Blue Yonder, or similar) a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Preferred
Experience supporting retail customers (e.g., Walmart, Amazon, Target)
Familiarity with statistical forecasting models (moving average, exponential smoothing, regression)
Exposure to S&OP or S&OE planning processes
SQL, Python, or other data analysis skills
Company
BIC
A global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Chad Spooner
Chief Financial Officer
Adriana Pascarella
HR Business Partner, North America Supply Chain & Global HR Project Lead
Recent News
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