Category Demand Planning Analyst Opportunities
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
This evergreen job post is for upcoming Demand Planner roles at SharkNinja. We're continuously seeking exceptional candidates who aspire to make a positive impact on people's lives. Your application will be thoroughly reviewed for potential future opportunities within our team. We encourage you to explore all relevant current openings and apply accordingly.
OVERVIEW:
SharkNinja, a multi-billion-dollar consumer products company, is seeking a Category Demand Planning Analyst for its North America business. Based in Needham, MA, or remote for qualified candidates. We are seeking a talented Category Demand Planning Analyst to join our team. Your role will involve estimating future demand for our organization’s products within specific categories. By analyzing inventory flow and collaborating with various teams, you will ensure that we can efficiently supply consumers based on anticipated demands. The Category Demand Planning Analyst must be a proactive, action-oriented individual with the ability to quickly solve problems. This individual must have a burning desire to “Positively Impact People’s Lives”.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Forecasting and Modeling:
- Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends, historical sales data, and demand patterns.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to produce accurate forecasts for the assigned category.
- Support management by assessing risks related to demand fluctuations.
- Propose and implement solutions to enhance demand forecast accuracy.
- Monitor and report changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
- Conduct monthly forecast maintenance to adapt to evolving market conditions.
- Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to leadership.
- Address demand-related issues promptly and effectively.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- (5+) years demand planning or supply chain experience.
- Strategic leader and critical thinker who makes analytical and data-driven decisions informed by leveraging multiple sources of internal and external consumer, competitor, market, product, and financial data
- Strong analytical skills and proven experience in using data (KPIs) in a measurable way to achieve targeted results that are relevant to the organization.
- Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy & ability to reconcile various data elements.
- Proven work experience as a Demand Planner or in a similar role.
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant training and certifications as a Demand Planner.
- Unpretentious confidence. Communicate transparently – listen actively and speak respectfully.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in a dynamic, fun, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in consumer products industry is a plus.
- Experience with both B2B and D2C a plus
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
- Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
- Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
- Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
- Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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