Frederick Fox

Global Demand PlannerPosition OverviewThe Global Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts across multiple sales channels and international markets. This role analyzes historical sales data, market trends, customer demand patterns, and other relevant business insights to support inventory optimization, production planning, and overall supply chain efficiency.Working closely with sales, marketing, production, and other cross-functional teams, the Global Demand Planner ensures demand forecasts are aligned with business objectives and market requirements at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in demand planning within the watch or consumer goods industry, and the ability to navigate the complexities of global supply chain operations.Key Responsibilities<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Analyze historical sales data, market trends, customer behavior, and demand patterns to develop accurate SKU-level demand forecasts across multiple sales channels and international markets.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Collaborate with sales, marketing, production, and other relevant teams to gather business insights, evaluate demand signals, and incorporate market intelligence into forecasting processes.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Monitor SKU-level inventory levels and develop strategies to minimize excess and obsolete stock while maintaining optimal product availability across global markets.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate forecast accuracy, identify demand trends, and recommend improvements across channels and regions.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Partner with cross-functional teams to align demand forecasts with inventory targets, production schedules, purchasing requirements, and new product launches.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Identify potential supply chain risks, demand fluctuations, and market disruptions, and develop mitigation plans to support business continuity and minimize operational impact.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Utilize demand planning software, forecasting tools, and data analysis techniques to improve forecasting accuracy, planning efficiency, and visibility into global demand.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Evaluate forecast variances and investigate discrepancies between projected and actual demand to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Stay informed about industry developments, market dynamics, consumer trends, and emerging forecasting technologies to continuously improve demand planning methodologies.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Participate in regular demand planning and cross-functional meetings to present insights, share recommendations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain accurate and timely SKU-level planning data to support informed decision-making and effective coordination across international markets.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and Requirements<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in demand planning, preferably within the watch industry or a similar consumer goods sector.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Demonstrated experience with SKU-level demand forecasting across multiple sales channels and international markets.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Proficiency in demand planning software, forecasting tools, and Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet and data analysis capabilities.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central is a plus.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across diverse markets.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in forecasting accuracy, inventory analysis, and data integrity.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally oriented environment.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Proactive approach to identifying demand fluctuations, inventory risks, and opportunities for process improvement.</li>
</ul>

Global Demand Planner

Position Overview

The Global Demand Planner is responsible for developing and
maintaining accurate demand forecasts across multiple sales
channels and international markets. This role analyzes historical
sales data, market trends, customer demand patterns, and other
relevant business insights to support inventory optimization,
production planning, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Working closely with sales, marketing, production, and other
cross-functional teams, the Global Demand Planner ensures demand
forecasts are aligned with business objectives and market
requirements at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. The ideal
candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in demand
planning within the watch or consumer goods industry, and the
ability to navigate the complexities of global supply chain
operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Analyze historical sales data, market trends, customer
behavior, and demand patterns to develop accurate SKU-level
demand forecasts across multiple sales channels and international
markets.
* Collaborate with sales, marketing, production, and other
relevant teams to gather business insights, evaluate demand
signals, and incorporate market intelligence into forecasting
processes.
* Monitor SKU-level inventory levels and develop strategies to
minimize excess and obsolete stock while maintaining optimal
product availability across global markets.
* Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and key performance
indicators (KPIs) to evaluate forecast accuracy, identify demand
trends, and recommend improvements across channels and regions.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to align demand forecasts
with inventory targets, production schedules, purchasing
requirements, and new product launches.
* Identify potential supply chain risks, demand fluctuations, and
market disruptions, and develop mitigation plans to support
business continuity and minimize operational impact.
* Utilize demand planning software, forecasting tools, and data
analysis techniques to improve forecasting accuracy, planning
efficiency, and visibility into global demand.
* Evaluate forecast variances and investigate discrepancies
between projected and actual demand to identify root causes and
implement corrective actions.
* Stay informed about industry developments, market dynamics,
consumer trends, and emerging forecasting technologies to
continuously improve demand planning methodologies.
* Participate in regular demand planning and cross-functional
meetings to present insights, share recommendations, and support
continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate and timely SKU-level planning data to support
informed decision-making and effective coordination across
international markets.
Qualifications and Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
preferred.
* Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in demand planning,
preferably within the watch industry or a similar consumer goods
sector.
* Demonstrated experience with SKU-level demand forecasting
across multiple sales channels and international markets.
* Proficiency in demand planning software, forecasting tools, and
Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet and data analysis
capabilities.
* Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business
Central is a plus.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability
to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable
recommendations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
across diverse markets.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail,
particularly in forecasting accuracy, inventory analysis, and
data integrity.
* Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure,
and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally oriented
environment.
* Proactive approach to identifying demand fluctuations,
inventory risks, and opportunities for process improvement.

Global Demand Planner

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