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Sr. Professional, Global Demand Planning Analyst Job in Baltimore, VT
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About the job
Under Armour is all about performance. Because what we make empowers athletes in every form to push themselves, to turn good into great, and to stay hungry for whatever comes next. And this is exactly what we expect from each other.
Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.
We’re looking for people who do more than good work.
We’re looking for the Best in Every Game.
Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. We're about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.
That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.
The world's hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will. Our goal is to Build A Great Team! Will YOU…Protect This House?!
Summary
The Sr. Professional, Global Demand Planning Analyst will support the Global Demand Planning team by managing and validating forecast passes, evaluating forecast accuracy and bias, forecast versus financial analysis, providing root cause analysis on exceptions, like style mapping, key program analysis and ad-hoc requests. Global Demand Planning manages category forecast by using data driven statistical information merged with intelligence gathered from multiple inputs such as financial plans, market plans, sales plans, and industry information to reach an unbiased consensus with all parties. A Demand Planner is able to challenge other functions’ assumptions by having a strong understanding of data, different levels of hierarchy forecasts, forecast error, and the drivers and statistics that will help minimize bias. A strong Demand Planning Analyst will help guide the Global Demand Planning team to the key areas to focus and improve.
Responsibilities:
Develop and run reporting on forecast accuracy, forecast bias, stability and other forecasting metrics to identify opportunities to improve the forecast. Reporting will also be required to provide summaries of key programs, help resolve operational issues or other ad-hoc needs on a routine basis.
Develop KPIs and validation protocols to ensure all Demand Planning submission and passes are complete and accurate.
Provide analysis and assist in the population of the monthly S&OP Demand Review templates and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with IT, Regional Demand Planning and Supply Planning on Demand Planning forecast loads/passes, system settings and planning calendars.
Participate on projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.
What do you need?
GET IT DONE – ACCOUNTABILITY Takes responsibility and ownership for own tasks, decisions and outcomes. Deliver consistent results and hits deadlines within the scope of the role.The Global Demand Planning team controls the forecast signal that dictates the largest spend in the company in inventory (over $2.5B). The accuracy of the signal is critical to insuring Revenue targets are accurate and can be delivered. The accuracy of the Demand Plan is also critical for insuring service level targets, inventory targets and operational efficiency targets are all met. The role of the Global Demand Planning Analyst is critical to insuring the accuracy of the Demand Planning. The role is a Global function that interacts directly with all the Regional Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Auto Replenishment.
FIND A BETTER WAY – CREATIVITY & INNOVATION Demonstrates curiosity by asking questions about current practices and suggesting potential changes. Generates new ideas in team settings.The output from the Demand Planning Analyst will be integral in the decisions made by the Global Demand Planning team and leadership on adjustments to the forecast.
The Demand Planning Analyst determines the integrity and validity of the forecast signal.
WIN TOGETHER – COLLABORATION Acknowledges own role and how it contributes to the common goals of the team. Builds trusting relationships with teammates and works with others in alignment with team goals.The Demand Planning Analyst will receive guidance from the head of Global Demand Planning & AR as well as the Global Demand Planners. The Demand Planning Analyst should be able to take the guidance to dig in the data and produce the requested results while providing recommendations. The Demand Planning Analyst will be a participant in Demand Planning system upgrades/implementations, data driven analytics projects and key initiatives.
THINK GLOBALLY – GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Demonstrates understanding of local cultural practices. Displays interest in and appreciation for global perspectives. May apply cultural understanding to support other teammates in global business interactions.
MAKE THE RIGHT CALL – INTEGRITY AND ETHICS Acts in alignment with UA values and principles, encouraging other Teammates to do the same.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mathematics or other relevant field preferred.
5+ year professional experience. 3-5 years minimum Analytics, Demand Planning, Sales Planning or equivalent experience desired. Strong reporting experience required.
Demonstrated strong analytical background.
Has strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts into their strengths and weaknesses.
Apply logic to solve problems and get the job done.
Collaboration, building consensus, and communicating effectively.
Managing a process and output.
Occasional travel will be required for training, conferences, or regional visits. Typically would range from 0-2 trips per year.
Mastery Knowledge:Microsoft Excel
Reporting tools such as BI or equivalent
Root cause analysis
Proficient Knowledge:Key Demand Planning KPI's
Basic Knowledge:Demand Planning statistical formulas
Planning systems
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.
We’re looking for people who do more than good work.
We’re looking for the Best in Every Game.
Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. We're about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.
That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.
The world's hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will. Our goal is to Build A Great Team! Will YOU…Protect This House?!
Summary
The Sr. Professional, Global Demand Planning Analyst will support the Global Demand Planning team by managing and validating forecast passes, evaluating forecast accuracy and bias, forecast versus financial analysis, providing root cause analysis on exceptions, like style mapping, key program analysis and ad-hoc requests. Global Demand Planning manages category forecast by using data driven statistical information merged with intelligence gathered from multiple inputs such as financial plans, market plans, sales plans, and industry information to reach an unbiased consensus with all parties. A Demand Planner is able to challenge other functions’ assumptions by having a strong understanding of data, different levels of hierarchy forecasts, forecast error, and the drivers and statistics that will help minimize bias. A strong Demand Planning Analyst will help guide the Global Demand Planning team to the key areas to focus and improve.
Responsibilities:
Develop and run reporting on forecast accuracy, forecast bias, stability and other forecasting metrics to identify opportunities to improve the forecast. Reporting will also be required to provide summaries of key programs, help resolve operational issues or other ad-hoc needs on a routine basis.
Develop KPIs and validation protocols to ensure all Demand Planning submission and passes are complete and accurate.
Provide analysis and assist in the population of the monthly S&OP Demand Review templates and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with IT, Regional Demand Planning and Supply Planning on Demand Planning forecast loads/passes, system settings and planning calendars.
Participate on projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.
What do you need?
GET IT DONE – ACCOUNTABILITY Takes responsibility and ownership for own tasks, decisions and outcomes. Deliver consistent results and hits deadlines within the scope of the role.The Global Demand Planning team controls the forecast signal that dictates the largest spend in the company in inventory (over $2.5B). The accuracy of the signal is critical to insuring Revenue targets are accurate and can be delivered. The accuracy of the Demand Plan is also critical for insuring service level targets, inventory targets and operational efficiency targets are all met. The role of the Global Demand Planning Analyst is critical to insuring the accuracy of the Demand Planning. The role is a Global function that interacts directly with all the Regional Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Auto Replenishment.
FIND A BETTER WAY – CREATIVITY & INNOVATION Demonstrates curiosity by asking questions about current practices and suggesting potential changes. Generates new ideas in team settings.The output from the Demand Planning Analyst will be integral in the decisions made by the Global Demand Planning team and leadership on adjustments to the forecast.
The Demand Planning Analyst determines the integrity and validity of the forecast signal.
WIN TOGETHER – COLLABORATION Acknowledges own role and how it contributes to the common goals of the team. Builds trusting relationships with teammates and works with others in alignment with team goals.The Demand Planning Analyst will receive guidance from the head of Global Demand Planning & AR as well as the Global Demand Planners. The Demand Planning Analyst should be able to take the guidance to dig in the data and produce the requested results while providing recommendations. The Demand Planning Analyst will be a participant in Demand Planning system upgrades/implementations, data driven analytics projects and key initiatives.
THINK GLOBALLY – GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Demonstrates understanding of local cultural practices. Displays interest in and appreciation for global perspectives. May apply cultural understanding to support other teammates in global business interactions.
MAKE THE RIGHT CALL – INTEGRITY AND ETHICS Acts in alignment with UA values and principles, encouraging other Teammates to do the same.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mathematics or other relevant field preferred.
5+ year professional experience. 3-5 years minimum Analytics, Demand Planning, Sales Planning or equivalent experience desired. Strong reporting experience required.
Demonstrated strong analytical background.
Has strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts into their strengths and weaknesses.
Apply logic to solve problems and get the job done.
Collaboration, building consensus, and communicating effectively.
Managing a process and output.
Occasional travel will be required for training, conferences, or regional visits. Typically would range from 0-2 trips per year.
Mastery Knowledge:Microsoft Excel
Reporting tools such as BI or equivalent
Root cause analysis
Proficient Knowledge:Key Demand Planning KPI's
Basic Knowledge:Demand Planning statistical formulas
Planning systems
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.