Stokke · 2 weeks ago
Demand Planner
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expStokke is a company with a rich Scandinavian heritage, dedicated to creating quality products for children. The Demand Planner for the Americas will be responsible for improving demand planning and forecasting processes, collaborating with various departments to drive product availability and optimize inventory.
ChildrenConsumer GoodsFurnitureManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Grace Pickard
Responsibilities
Develop and refine statistical demand forecasts at SKU, product family, and customer levels
Apply advanced quantitative forecasting techniques using historical data, trends, seasonality, and external factors
Maintain and optimize planning parameters including safety stocks, variability factors, and replenishment logic
Provide analytical inputs for the S&OP cycle including forecast performance, risks, and opportunities
Conduct scenario planning to support leadership decision-making and business readiness
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to align demand, supply, and commercial expectations
Analyze POS data, price elasticity, and promotional impacts to refine forecasts and inform pricing strategies
Identify shifts in consumer demand drivers and evaluate promotional effectiveness
Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI or similar) to visualize KPIs, forecast accuracy, demand trends, and inventory health
Develop PowerPoint presentations that simplify complex analytics into clear recommendations for stakeholders
Perform data cleansing, root cause analysis, and deep dives into large datasets to support continuous improvement
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on demand signals and business needs
Communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Provide actionable recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance
Enhance forecasting models, analytics frameworks, and planning processes
Identify gaps in data infrastructure and recommend improvements
Stay current with industry best practices in demand planning and analytics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or a closely related function
Expertise in statistical forecasting methods (regression, time series, exponential smoothing)
Strong experience with ERP and planning tools (M3, RELEX, SAP IBP, Oracle, Anaplan, Kinaxis, etc.)
Proven ability to interpret complex datasets and present insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in cross-functional environments
Expert-level Excel skills (Power Query, advanced formulas, pivot tables)
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and curiosity for problem-solving
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or related field
Consulting experience
VBA a plus
Benefits
A high-impact analytical role supporting the largest market within Stokke.
A collaborative and supportive environment where your insights help fuel commercial success.
Opportunities for professional development through the Stokke Academy and global learning programs.
Hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and tools designed to help you thrive.
Company
Stokke
Stokke designs and manufactures children’s furniture and equipment within the highchair, stroller, and nursery market segments.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-03-04
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