Be the expert on drivers behind Harry’s DTC business by running monthly cross-functional meetings to gather input from stakeholders across the company
Produce accurate demand forecasts by analyzing key DTC forecast drivers
Collaborate with Supply Chain, FP&A and Commercial teams to determine the downstream implications of published demand forecasts
Develop root cause analysis and forward actions for demand forecasting issues by SKU, category, channel and customer
Requirements
Champion the evolution to forecasting with Blue Yonder and utilizing key IBP pillars into the IBP processes
Develop content for the demand reviews and executive business review meetings to summarize the building blocks and key assumptions behind the forecast along with insights and recommendations
Continuously improve forecasting in collaboration with Analytics. Provide insight to DTC forecasting best practices
Develop content for the demand reviews and executive business review meetings to summarize the building blocks and key assumptions behind the forecast along with insights and recommendations
Measure and report key accuracy metrics to continuously improve the forecasting process with the goal of maintaining an efficient and optimized supply chain process
Become an expert in Demand Planning both internally and externally and active participate in knowledge sharing and training sessions with the team and the broader org
Work cross-functionally with different levels of the organization in New York & London
Collaborate with the Marketing, Product and R&D teams to develop forecasts for new product launches
Work closely with the cross-functional team on the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting processes to provide visibility on revenue and growth
Work with the FP&A, Strategy and Operations teams on revenue and margin gap improvement initiatives
Have significant exposure to the Harry’s senior leadership and act as a thought partner on special projects and key business decisions
This should describe you:
Bachelor’s degree with a record of high academic achievement
2-4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Analytics, Supply Chain, or other Business Operations function
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
Experience demand planning direct-to-consumer businesses strongly preferred
Experience using demand planning and ERP software strongly preferred (Blue Yonder specifically)
Experience with S&OP or IBP strongly preferred
Ability to manipulate data and insights to make recommendations
Rigorously detail-oriented and produces exceptional deliverables
Excellent ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive cross-functional consensus and