Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Principal Global Demand Planner Job in Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
Full-time | Operations
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The Principal Global Demand Planner is responsible for leading and guiding global demand planning team process and strategy while managing brand and category forecasting assignments. From Product Creation and Go-To-Market (GTM) processes through seasonal execution, this role creates and leverages analytics to lead and inform cross-functional decisions related to product assortment strategy, tracking key performance indicators, and inputs into Supply Chain decisions. Additionally, this role is accountable for driving a consensus Global Demand Plan considering multiple data and cross-functional inputs. Individuals in this role may also expect to drive and participate in continuous improvement activities and/or projects representing the functional team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead and drive global demand planning process improvement activities and best practices
Engage with key business partners to measure and improve forecast accuracy metrics season-over-season/year-over-year
Responsible for partnering with Global Finance on the seasonal financial targeting process and collaborate with Global Merchandising to reconcile a global, omni-channel forecast
Conducts operational reviews with Global Merchandising, Global Finance, and key business leaders and/or executive leadership
Facilitate and drive analysis for the long-range forecasting process for improved supply chain and manufacturing planning
Provide and present analysis related to seasonal hind-sighting, product line architecture strategy, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and assortment optimization informing decisions related to product and supply chain execution
Operates as a key business partner supporting the product line plan development process, in collaboration with Global Merchandising, through style productivity and historical performance analysis
Lead, participate in, and coordinate internal and cross-functional business process and analytics continuous improvement efforts and/or projects
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Management, or other applicable discipline; MBA desirable
Typically requires 8+ years of professional experience in enterprise and/or global planning, forecasting, supply chain, analytics, and/or related fields. Has a deep knowledge of the concepts and theories of the function. Requires broad understanding of the apparel/footwear industry and the global marketplace.
Strong forecasting skills, preferably with Blue Yonder and/or other statistical forecasting applications
Proactive and assertive in follow-through with business leaders, colleagues, and business partners
Functional Subject Matter Expert in Demand Planning
The ability to collaborate and influence others across various levels, regions, and cultures.
Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise business communication to audiences up and down the organization
Critical eye for evaluating data and translating to decision makers through storytelling
Strong analytical and data skillset leveraging Business Intelligence and visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau experience preferred)
High proficiency using Microsoft Excel and moderate experience using other Microsoft suite applications
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibilities but acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May leads projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Operates as a Global Demand Planning lead providing input into the Demand Center of Excellence and drives process updates back to the Global Demand Planning team.
JOB SCOPE
Global, Omni-Channel - across regions and channels of distribution
General accountability is defined by Brand and category, although may have instances of supporting across as needed
Solves complex problems, and develops independent creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options. Decisions will impact to the multiple departments or disciplines.
Influence and impact is beyond the scope of Global Demand planning and reaches across the enterprise
Ability to engage with business partners and leaders up and down the organization
Works under limited supervision and high degree of self-direction
Identifies and solves complex functional and cross-functional problems
Must be able to handle multiple competing priorities and prioritize according to business need
Adheres to defined deadlines
JOB CONDITIONS
Job may require hours that often exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week to complete priority tasks and projects. Job pressure exists in the balancing of a variety of projects, and numerous simultaneous deadlines. Job scope may include intermittent international travel (up to 20%).
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), 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, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC 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. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead and drive global demand planning process improvement activities and best practices
Engage with key business partners to measure and improve forecast accuracy metrics season-over-season/year-over-year
Responsible for partnering with Global Finance on the seasonal financial targeting process and collaborate with Global Merchandising to reconcile a global, omni-channel forecast
Conducts operational reviews with Global Merchandising, Global Finance, and key business leaders and/or executive leadership
Facilitate and drive analysis for the long-range forecasting process for improved supply chain and manufacturing planning
Provide and present analysis related to seasonal hind-sighting, product line architecture strategy, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and assortment optimization informing decisions related to product and supply chain execution
Operates as a key business partner supporting the product line plan development process, in collaboration with Global Merchandising, through style productivity and historical performance analysis
Lead, participate in, and coordinate internal and cross-functional business process and analytics continuous improvement efforts and/or projects
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Management, or other applicable discipline; MBA desirable
Typically requires 8+ years of professional experience in enterprise and/or global planning, forecasting, supply chain, analytics, and/or related fields. Has a deep knowledge of the concepts and theories of the function. Requires broad understanding of the apparel/footwear industry and the global marketplace.
Strong forecasting skills, preferably with Blue Yonder and/or other statistical forecasting applications
Proactive and assertive in follow-through with business leaders, colleagues, and business partners
Functional Subject Matter Expert in Demand Planning
The ability to collaborate and influence others across various levels, regions, and cultures.
Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise business communication to audiences up and down the organization
Critical eye for evaluating data and translating to decision makers through storytelling
Strong analytical and data skillset leveraging Business Intelligence and visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau experience preferred)
High proficiency using Microsoft Excel and moderate experience using other Microsoft suite applications
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibilities but acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May leads projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Operates as a Global Demand Planning lead providing input into the Demand Center of Excellence and drives process updates back to the Global Demand Planning team.
JOB SCOPE
Global, Omni-Channel - across regions and channels of distribution
General accountability is defined by Brand and category, although may have instances of supporting across as needed
Solves complex problems, and develops independent creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options. Decisions will impact to the multiple departments or disciplines.
Influence and impact is beyond the scope of Global Demand planning and reaches across the enterprise
Ability to engage with business partners and leaders up and down the organization
Works under limited supervision and high degree of self-direction
Identifies and solves complex functional and cross-functional problems
Must be able to handle multiple competing priorities and prioritize according to business need
Adheres to defined deadlines
JOB CONDITIONS
Job may require hours that often exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week to complete priority tasks and projects. Job pressure exists in the balancing of a variety of projects, and numerous simultaneous deadlines. Job scope may include intermittent international travel (up to 20%).
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), 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, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC 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. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.