Demand Planner

Decor Planet @ Renovation Brands

About the Role:

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join the Supply Chain team supporting the proprietary Fresca brand for Decor Planet. This person will leverage data and predictive analytics to drive purchasing decisions and continuously optimize inventory, as well as support building the weekly, monthly, and annual plans which will guide the direction of Decor Planet’s multi-channel growth plan. This is a unique opportunity to be a member of a growing organization beginning to build tools and processes to set the organization on a path to greater efficiency and stability. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of supply and demand planning principles, experience working on strict deadlines, and a desire to continuously improve processes and tools.

The role will also involve communication with teams in Asia which will require weekly calls outside of normal business hours to accommodate time zone differences.

• Location: 100% Remote. (Required to work from any location within the USA.)
• Reports to: Director Demand Planning & Supply Chain Management @ Renovation Brands; dotted line reporting to General Manager of Decor Planet.
• Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 (experience & interview performance will determine actual number within the range).

Responsibilities:

Pre-Season:

• Partner with the merchandising team to develop annual and seasonal financial plans that support the Fresca brand strategies.
• Analyze Fresca business performance, SKU productivity, trends and provide insights to identify opportunities and drive pre-season strategy and assortment plans.
• Partner with merchandising team to establish seasonal assortment roll up plans, both top down and SKU level to ensure optimal balance of inventory of newness and core business which satisfy brand and company plan sales and merchandising strategies.
• Manage successful placement and accurate tracking of purchase orders.

In-Season:

• Maintain dynamic open to buy to inform sales and receipt forecasting and performance to sales and inventory budgets.
• Continuously monitor inventory levels to support brand strategy, minimize stock outs and manage inventory flow to ensure appropriate in-stock rates are achieved for core product and seasonal launches.
• Provide analysis and collaborate with merchandising team to build promotional calendar which maximizes EBITA; facilitate SKU exit strategies; accurately forecast monthly promotional plans that support sales, margin, and inventory goals achievement.
• Oversee placement and tracking of Fresca brand purchase orders in collaboration with Supply Chain Analyst and identify solutions to resolve fall out.
• Collaborate with continuous improvement team to optimize stock balance across two regional warehouses.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Analyst, logistics and distribution functions to identify and resolve supply chain and shipment timeline issues.
• Collaborate with supply chain agent based in Asia on placement and processing.
• Proactively evaluate reporting, tools, and process flow to assess and give recommendations where improvements can be made.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years of professional experience in a role with analytical/strategic responsibilities – retail industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Possess strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (eg. Formulas, Pivot tables, V-Lookup/X-lookup, etc.) is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills and follow through via multiple channels (email, Team, WeChat, etc.).
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with strong follow through.
• Ability to work in a remote, fast paced, and collaborative environment.
• Able to deliver results by influencing internal and external partners.

Candidate Experience:

• Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is very important to us at Renovation Brands. For transparency, our interview process varies in length, depending on the position and appropriate number of interview stages.

• Collaboration is a key proponent of success at Renovation Brands, which is on display during our interview process for a number of positions where it is common to have members of our Senior Leadership Team as well as your future manager partake as Interviewers. This provides candidates with immediate facetime and rapport building.

About Renovation Brands:

Home is one of the most sacred places, where everything is more personal and where memories are made. At Renovation Brands, we have a tremendous opportunity to create engaging experiences and lasting relationships with our consumers.

Our focus is on creating design-rich home improvement product offerings that offer innovation that matters to consumers and enhances not only their environment and aesthetics but also the way they live.

Commitment to DEI:

At Renovation Brands, we celebrate our inclusive work environment, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We are committed to having an inclusive and transparent work environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged, assisted by our employee-lead programs such as our Culture Team. At Renovation Brands, we embrace our differences, and believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking.

As we continue to grow, onboarding great talent to help us execute our mission and vision is our top goal. From California to New York to Massachusetts to Florida, our team members collaborate and deliver groundbreaking eCommerce projects from across the United States. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

Our Benefits:

At Renovation Brands, we have you covered when it comes to our comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

• Competitive Base Salary in line with market expectations
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with 4% employer match
• Paid Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days, and 10+ Paid Holidays, including Floating
• Paid Parental Leave
• Aggressive Employee Discount program across all brands at a price of 10% above cost
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Discounts through LifeMart

Our Mission:

Empowering our customers to bring their visions to life.

Our Culture & Values:

Our employees are our most precious resource. We want to create an environment where people build on each other’s ideas, are empowered within their roles to drive growth, and use our consumer insight tools to better serve all of our constituents.

Our foundation is supported by five (5) core values that serve as pillars of our culture:

• Empower the Customer – This is about their vision, not ours.
• Think big. Move fast – We sprint when others stroll.
• We’re a team first – Period.
• Fearlessly Transparent – Robust debate, wholehearted respect, and commitment required.
• Do’ers Not Dreamers – We get more done with a match than other companies do with a blowtorch.

Our Brands:

• American Tin Ceilings
• Reggio Registers
• Baseboarders
• Cast & Bevel
• Decor Planet
• RTA Cabinet Store
• Electric Fireplaces Direct
• Mantels Direct
• Trueform Concrete & Blendhouse

Visit us @ RenovationBrands.com & on LinkedIn @ Renovation Brands - LinkedIn