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VF Corporation Demand Planner, Wal-Mart in Costa Mesa, California
For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And we’re ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do.
So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Dickies Careers (https://www.dickies.com/dickies-careers.html) or www.dickies.com .
Demand Planner, Wal-Mart
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Demand Planner at Dickies looks a little like this.
Reporting to the Manager of Demand Planning, the Demand Planner owns the Dickies Account Planning process end to end for specified channels/accounts. They will lead monthly demand planning activities which include building and analyzing forecasts, making recommendations, incorporating historical and market intelligence data into the current forecast. This includes leveraging the demand planning software to execute monthly plans. The Demand Planner consistently works cross functionally with commercial, sales operations, finance and inventory teams.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Develop strong collaborative internal and external account relationships to drive an accurate revenue signal to increase the service level to the retailer.
Maintain Dickies internal financial forecast through the S&OP process. Participating with finance and sales in a collaborative process to align financial plan and sales forecast.
Be the liaison between sales, finance, operations, supply planning, and merchandising to insure the overall execution.
Incorporate point of sale data reports to read and react to consumer behavior.
Manage account level plans by Style/color/size.
Perform pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to identify opportunities and risks at the account/channel level.
Provide input around key decisions related to drops, and in stock style positions regarding Supply Demand match. Partnering with Supply Planning to implement strategies and anticipate/mitigate opportunities and risks.
Articulate key findings providing both qualitative and quantitative insights and participate in the resulting action plans to support revenue projections.
Work on company metrics monthly/quarterly and annually.
Utilize Continuous Improvement techniques for demand planning processes.
Participate in communications and meetings, adding value to the Demand Plan.
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 2-3 years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Effective Communication skills
Critical thinking and decisions making
Ability to adapt and evolve
Influence others for action that are not direct reports
Focused time management and decision-making skills
Achieve within a team environment
Planning experience (Logility, o9, BY software knowledge a plus)
Analytical skills, and attention to detail
SAP based software (SAP/JBA/JDE) experience preferred
Windows based PC including Excel, Word, Access, Power Point
Data analytics supported by experience with Excel, Tableau, or related BI tool
4 -year College Degree
2-3 years of related professional experience
What do we offer you?
At Dickies, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about Dickies’ benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about Dickies’ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.dickies.com
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Deadline to apply: Accepting applications on an ongoing basis
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Hiring Range :
$64,800.00 USD - $81,000.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
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