Dickies: Senior Demand Planner
Apply NowCompany: VF Corporation
Location: Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Description:
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 or www.dickies.com.
Senior Demand Planner
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Senior Demand Planner at Dickies looks a little like this.
As a member of the Supply Chain and Demand Planning team, you will be responsible for analyzing historical data and identify current trends to build and present the unconstrained demand forecast to cross functional teams: Finance, Sales, and Merchandising. Your role will play an imperative piece of the Supply Chain business as your analysis and findings will have a direct impact on shipment forecasting, style and color forecasts, and the 5 Year Plan. You'll be a trusted member of our team reporting to Senior Manager, Demand Planning. You'll collaborate and liaise with the integrated supply and demand teams and key business partners.
Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Prepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand forecast meetings with Sales, Finance, and Merchandising by analyzing historical demand and current trends with focus on reaching consensus on final forecast.
Convert demand forecast into financial ship forecast by analyzing current order base, carry over, and ship assumptions using spreadsheet formats. Facilitate monthly meeting with Finance and Sales to recommend ship forecast and reach agreement on financial forecast submission to corporate.
Prepare forecast reporting and demand planning metrics for monthly S&OP meetings. Recommend style and color forecasts (material level) to Merchandising and Sales by analyzing historical trends. Facilitate meetings to ensure global forecast agreement is reached at the product line level in accordance with financial and merchandising plans.
Based on product line forecast and additional statistical forecasting methods prepare detailed forecast at style/color level for Sourcing to secure capacity. Execute product line and style level forecast by loading data into current systems to ensure correct product mix for purchasing using forecast software.
Develop annual ship forecast for recommendation to Finance on Financial Plan by converting demand to ship goals and establishing monthly seasonality. Develop annual inventory roll based on Financial Plan for recommendation to Finance on inventory plan.
Provide team with special reporting as required i.e. 5 Year Plan, monthly demand for high volume/multiple delivery product lines, color blank requirements, forecast accuracy (forecast vs purchase follow up) etc.
Provide analysis and follow through for business improvements related, but not limited to, shipping, inventory, sku efficiency, systems and process.
Deliver an accurate demand plan to achieve brand inventory and on-time targets.
Partner with Supply Planning to understand the supply demand match and collaborate with the business unit on action plans.
Develop, mentor, train peers when needed.
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 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Excellent communication (oral & written) skills
Strong organizational skills
High customer focus with an ability to drive for results
Ability to lead, coach and develop staff to improve performance and achieve professional goals
Ability to work/communicate with all levels of the organization
Develops collaborative and diverse relationships
Ability to understand, assess & problem solve
Proficient PC skills (spreadsheets, word processing, databases)
Familiar with Legality Forecasting System
3-5 years of related experience in demand, supply, sourcing, or other related supply chain functions
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 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
#LI-RR1
Hiring Range:
$75,168.00 USD - $93,960.00 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.
Please 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.
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 or www.dickies.com.
Senior Demand Planner
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Senior Demand Planner at Dickies looks a little like this.
As a member of the Supply Chain and Demand Planning team, you will be responsible for analyzing historical data and identify current trends to build and present the unconstrained demand forecast to cross functional teams: Finance, Sales, and Merchandising. Your role will play an imperative piece of the Supply Chain business as your analysis and findings will have a direct impact on shipment forecasting, style and color forecasts, and the 5 Year Plan. You'll be a trusted member of our team reporting to Senior Manager, Demand Planning. You'll collaborate and liaise with the integrated supply and demand teams and key business partners.
Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Prepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand forecast meetings with Sales, Finance, and Merchandising by analyzing historical demand and current trends with focus on reaching consensus on final forecast.
Convert demand forecast into financial ship forecast by analyzing current order base, carry over, and ship assumptions using spreadsheet formats. Facilitate monthly meeting with Finance and Sales to recommend ship forecast and reach agreement on financial forecast submission to corporate.
Prepare forecast reporting and demand planning metrics for monthly S&OP meetings. Recommend style and color forecasts (material level) to Merchandising and Sales by analyzing historical trends. Facilitate meetings to ensure global forecast agreement is reached at the product line level in accordance with financial and merchandising plans.
Based on product line forecast and additional statistical forecasting methods prepare detailed forecast at style/color level for Sourcing to secure capacity. Execute product line and style level forecast by loading data into current systems to ensure correct product mix for purchasing using forecast software.
Develop annual ship forecast for recommendation to Finance on Financial Plan by converting demand to ship goals and establishing monthly seasonality. Develop annual inventory roll based on Financial Plan for recommendation to Finance on inventory plan.
Provide team with special reporting as required i.e. 5 Year Plan, monthly demand for high volume/multiple delivery product lines, color blank requirements, forecast accuracy (forecast vs purchase follow up) etc.
Provide analysis and follow through for business improvements related, but not limited to, shipping, inventory, sku efficiency, systems and process.
Deliver an accurate demand plan to achieve brand inventory and on-time targets.
Partner with Supply Planning to understand the supply demand match and collaborate with the business unit on action plans.
Develop, mentor, train peers when needed.
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 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Excellent communication (oral & written) skills
Strong organizational skills
High customer focus with an ability to drive for results
Ability to lead, coach and develop staff to improve performance and achieve professional goals
Ability to work/communicate with all levels of the organization
Develops collaborative and diverse relationships
Ability to understand, assess & problem solve
Proficient PC skills (spreadsheets, word processing, databases)
Familiar with Legality Forecasting System
3-5 years of related experience in demand, supply, sourcing, or other related supply chain functions
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 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
#LI-RR1
Hiring Range:
$75,168.00 USD - $93,960.00 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.
Please 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.