Merchandise Planner - Deli jobs in Long Beach, CA

Who are we? Chemical Guys is more than a brand. It's a lifestyle with a worldwide following driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead. We welcome Any and All who share this passion to become part of our family!Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in the automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the world. But this is still just the beginning. We want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun along with you. So, grab a wash mitt, and some soap, put that great smile on your face, and don’t look back… it’s going to be an unforgettable ride!

The Demand Planner will work closely with cross functional teams (supply planning, sales, marketing, and finance) to develop forecasts based on sales data to develop a demand plan that will maximize overall Chemical Guys brand awareness and help drive sales through our Direct-To-Consumer, Online Marketplace, and Wholesale channels. This individual will work closely with cross functional teams to streamline a more sustainable supply chain while facilitating continuous improvement processes & systems that support the forecasting role.

What's in it for you?

• $90,000 to $110,000 annually
• 10% annual incentive bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
• 401k with company match
• FSA and short & long term disability
• bonus incentive plan
• flexible hours, generous PTO
• an associate discount

This role is 5 days a week onsite in Torrance.

What will you need?

• Must have functional knowledge of forecasting principles within demand planning.
• 5-7 years of Demand Planning experience in an omni-channel environment
• Experience with sales and customer interface, operational metrics and analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience with supplier portals such as Amazon Vendor Central, Retail Link, etc
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop collaborative working relationships at various levels across the organization.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups, charts and graphs.
• Accustomed to high-volume environments and able to adapt to changing job requirements.
• Previous Oracle Cloud experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree field

What will you do?

• Deliver customer item (sku) level forecasts (including packaging and raw material needs) using a combination of statistical forecasting methods and advanced business intelligence processes, supported with fact-based data-driven insights, analysis and modeling.
• Assist in implementation of Oracle Cloud Demand Planning module and develop supporting planning processes.
• Analyze factors impacting demand for auto care products (e.g., category trends, promotions, competitive products, seasonality, retail consumption, indirect channels), and build statistical models that quantify the business environment.
• Manage demand forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotions while factoring in channel inventory, in-stock %, and life cycle of products.
• Lead discussions with Sales and Finance to develop a consensus forecast outlook for each customer and channel.
• Conduct meetings with the Sales team to review upcoming product launches, promotions, POG changes and new stores openings and incorporate into the forecast.
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality of the demand forecast accuracy and bias utilizing a metrics-based approach.
• Support Supply Planning & Product team early in the development process by assisting with forecast estimates for new products and analyzing post launch performance of new products against expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Vacations in the next 6 months?
• What was your average sku count?

Experience:

• amazon: 1 year (Required)
• B2C: 1 year (Required)
• oracle: 1 year (Required)
• Amazon vendor central: 1 year (Preferred)
• retail link: 1 year (Preferred)
• omni channel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person