Global Demand Planner Full Time NEW

Company Overview

Founded in 1998, Nixon is California’s iconic watch and accessories brand, born from action sports culture and always pushing the never been done. As a company we are creative, we are ambitious, we take risks. Above all, we want to build great product with the world’s youth as our audience. We collaborate with the best in the business: brands, athletes, retailers and causes. People who share our mindset and our belief that we can make an impact, one detail at a time.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented consumer-goods Demand Planner to join our dynamic team at Nixon. As a consumer-goods Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in optimizing inventory levels at the SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) level, ensuring product availability, and contributing to the overall success of our supply chain, encompassing multiple channels and international regions.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand patterns to generate accurate demand forecasts at the SKU level from multiple channels and international regions.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and production teams to gather relevant information for demand planning processes at the SKU level, considering diverse demand signals.
• Monitor inventory levels at the SKU level and implement strategies to minimize excess or obsolete stock while maximizing product availability, considering global demand dynamics.
• Generate regular reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess demand planning accuracy at the SKU level and identify areas for improvement across diverse channels and regions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on inventory targets, production schedules, and product launches, ensuring SKU-level precision across international markets.
•  Proactively identify potential risks to the supply chain at the SKU level, considering diverse demand signals from multiple channels and regions, and develop mitigation plans to address disruptions.
• Utilize advanced forecasting tools and software to enhance accuracy and efficiency in demand planning processes at the SKU level, considering the complexity of international demand signals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to adapt and improve forecasting methodologies, focusing on SKU-level insights from a global perspective.
•  Participate in regular meetings to discuss demand planning insights, share recommendations, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives, considering the challenges and opportunities presented by diverse international markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience as a demand planner in the watch industry or a similar consumer goods sector, with expertise in SKU-level planning across multiple channels and international regions
• Proficiency in demand planning software and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; Microsoft Nav or BC a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams in a globally diverse environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced international setting.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in forecasting and data analysis at the SKU level across diverse channels and regions.

Physical Requirements

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing, more than 50% of the time; standing desks are available
  • Operate a computer/keyboard 100% of the time, and other office equipment such as copy machines and printers
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations
  • Indoor, office environment, not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  • Oriented towards and comfortable with taking initiative

Work Location

Position based in Carlsbad, California, USA.  Primarily on-site presence, with some remote work.

Salary Range: $78k/year to $93k/year

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