Demand Planner
CurrentEfficiently managed replenishment based on business needs, optimizing distribution and balancing Multi-Channel logistics to have the product closest to the demand.Subject Matter Expert in Inventory and Order Management Systems, representing the Demand Planning Community to develop initiatives to continuously find more efficient ways to execute day-to-day activities, bringing operational improvements throughout the Supply Chain, from Vendors, DCs, and Logistics to Stores.Developed and implemented initiatives to efficiently pre-allocate inventory to stores, creating a streamlined process in the system that helped increase the number of users and volume of pre-allocations, creating Supply chain efficiencies.Established an effective Planning program to Forecast inventory 12 months out with Vendors, working with future receipts in long-tail SKUs to reduce stockouts and maximize sales.• Developed and implemented business plans and sales strategies with Key Partner Accounts, focusing on Market Share for growing and maturing categories.• Teamed with Category Leaders to manage rolling demand forecasts, providing knowledgeable insights to the team based on historical data and multifactors that could affect, such as price, inventory availability, and Marketing initiatives.• Collaborated with Marketing, Category Leaders, and e-commerce operations to ensure successful launching of new products.• Developed long and short-term finished goods capacity plans in collaboration with the Sourcing team for overseas contract manufacturers.• Leveraged data analysis and forecasting techniques to accurately predict shifts in customer demand patterns during the pandemic, facilitating effective inventory planning and replenishment.• Actively monitored market dynamics and collaborated closely with suppliers and vendors to secure alternative sources and maintain continuity of supply, mitigating potential disruptions and minimizing inventory risks.
