Demand Planning Analyst

Company OverviewSleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.Position PurposeThe Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for the forecasting and planning of Point-of-Sale, Shipment (Operations), and Parts & Service demand. Responsibilities include maintaining a statistical forecasting process, driving forecast accuracy for the company, and collaborating with the cross-functional team. The Demand Planning Analyst will also be responsible for maintaining and continuing to improve processes within Anaplan, as well as driving new capabilities in Supply Chain. This role is for a candidate with a passion for Demand Planning, statistics, data modeling, and continuous improvement. The Demand Planning Analyst will be required to train other team members within Supply Chain as well as cross-functionally on new Demand Planning processes and outputs.Primary ResponsibilitiesUtilizes Demand Planning tools and systems (Anaplan) to create and improve Point-of-Sale forecast, Shipment (operations) forecast, and Parts & Service forecast accuracy.Synthesize past and present Point-of-Sale & Shipment data with an understanding of prevailing internal and external trends, and promotion activities to generate forecasts that follow the organization’s requirements and key assumptions for new and existing products.Leverage advanced models to test hypotheses and understand the impact of complex decisions in various scenarios, drawing upon thoughts and insights from different areas of the organization.Responsible for assessing and advancing usage of AI/ML algorithms to improve forecast accuracy across multiple levels of forecasting.Maintain the parameters and logic used by planning tools and systems (Anaplan), and conduct forecast maintenance at specified intervals.Analyze and update forecasting data weekly, maintaining rolling demand forecast.Monitor and report on forecast accuracy, bias, and other key performance indicators.Performs reporting and analysis for immediate planning team and broader audience to communicate forecast performance against KPI’s.Develop forecast performance summaries and dashboards within Anaplan and PowerBI.Use planning tools and systems (Anaplan), identify and suggest improvements, and assist in development of new capabilities to improve processes within Supply Chain and cross-functionally within the Anaplan platform.Drive Anaplan adoption and optimization as a member of the Anaplan working team, and assist in training new users as Anaplan use cases expand across business functions.Support the creation of an Anaplan Center of Excellence in partnership with Anaplan working team.Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand demand forecast drivers, coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances, and reconcile the forecast model to reflect updated sales assumptions.Understand and communicate the rationale and assumptions behind the Point-of-Sale forecast.Position RequirementsBA/BS in Data Analytics, Data Science, Math, Engineering, Economics, or Supply Chain.3-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Data Analytics & Modeling or related field.Strong Microsoft Excel Skills including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and algorithms.Experience in Anaplan (or similar), Python, and/or R.Experience in Power BI.Experience with S&OP, IBP.Exceptional analytical and data management skills with proven ability to translate analysis and insights into activation.Attention to detail and data accuracy.Demonstrated strong cross-functional and situational leadership capabilities, particularly in matrixed work environments.Strong interpersonal and communication skills: ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the company; consolidate and effectively present data and information.

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