Demand Planner
Tempur Sealy International, Lexington, KY, United States
Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
- Disability and Life Company Paid
- Retirement Plan Options
- Generous Employee Purchase Discounts
What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):
- Responsible for the forecast generation for assigned category/channel
- Drive yearly improvements in demand accuracy through continued focus on process improvements (customer level forecasting, demand sensing and shaping techniques, etc)
- Compile and analyze historical data, market trends, promotions and opportunities
- Studies purchase trends against promotions and seasonal performance
- Coordinates and synchronizes new product introductions with brand, sales and key retailers
- Use and maintain current demand-planning systems to create the best forecast possible using established processes
- Assess the impact of market changes or significant variances in the forecast and recommend appropriate revisions and tactics
- Manage statistical forecast exceptions by utilizing demand-planning reports to identify and fix potential issues
- Communicate forecast confidence, including risks and opportunities, to relevant functional groups
- Preparation of relevant reporting/presentations utilized but not limited to monthly forecast alignment and demand reviews
- Conduct accuracy analyses to maintain validity of forecast and assumptions.
- Develop and analyze metrics in concert with customer that track forecast performance
- Report adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs) to internal and external stakeholders
- Develop, monitor and communicate reports on forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement
- Assist with daily/weekly report generation and deliver ad-hoc reports as required
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- BA/BS with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Category Management, Marketing or related degree, OR equivalent experience
- 3 years Planning or Supply Chain experience
- APICS or IBF certification desired
- Consumer products industry and/or manufacturing support experience a plus
- Experience with S&OP Process Improvement
- Travel Required - up to 15%
Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.