Associate Planner PIM

Overview

Associate Demand Planner responsible for forecasting guest demand for an assigned Target business by analyzing historical sales data, market trends and other relevant factors to create accurate demand forecasts.

What you'll do

• Leverage the in-house machine learning tool and market intelligence to evaluate and approve short-term and long-term demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with Merch Planning to gather insights and incorporate relevant information into the forecasting process.
• Participate in IBP meetings to present demand forecasts and discuss supply chain issues, and align with Inventory teams on inventory planning and positioning.
• Utilize advanced analytics and real-time data to sense changes in guest demand.
• Tune ML hyperparameters to reflect changes that will positively impact positioning of inventory to maximize sales.
• Track and analyze forecast accuracy to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's in Operations, Statistics, Mathematics or Economics, and/or APICS – CSCP or IBF Certified Professional in Demand Planning.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning or related fields with a proven track record of success.
• Good communication skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand plans.
• Strong analytical skills to develop insights into market trends, guest behavior and product performance.
• Ability to translate industry/market trends and competition into demand plans.
• Problem-solving abilities to identify and address opportunities in demand planning and forecasting.
• Attention to detail ensuring accurate demand forecasts.
• Proficiency in using demand planning software and other tools to manage the forecasting and planning process efficiently.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.