UPPAbaby is seeking an Associate Demand Planner reporting to our Supply & Demand Planning Manager to support demand forecasting, inventory management, and business analysis. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in planning or analytics, exceptional Excel skills, and the ability to compile and interpret data from multiple sources. Experience working in various planning systems is a strong plus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Compilation, Management & Analysis :
- Gather, consolidate, and analyze data from various sources to ensure accuracy and support demand planning decisions
- Work with planning systems and leverage tools like Excel and Power BI to analyze and visualize data
- Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed analysis of sales, inventory, and promotional data
- Effectively present and explain analysis results, forecasts and insights to key stakeholders to influence business decisions and strategies
- Monitor seasonal trends and new product launch performance across all retailers
- Pull additional ad hoc reports based on business needs and projects to support timely and informed decision-making
Forecasting Support :
Assist in developing and maintaining a 12-month rolling forecast for core catalog, ensuring forecast assumptions align with ongoing trendsCollaborate with sales, marketing, and supply teams to ensure forecasts are accurate, data-driven, and aligned with business goalsIdentify and implement opportunities to streamline data workflows and improve forecasting accuracyInventory Allocations :
Support inventory allocation across retailers to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing excess inventoryMonitor backorders and work closely with the Order Management Team to develop and execute backorder strategiesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred1-3 years of relevant experience requiredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling) and ERP system experience (preferably NetSuite). Power BI experience a plusProven analytical skills and the ability to adapt across multiple time horizonsStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced environment