Bauer: Demand Planner

Exeter, NHHybridFull TimePosted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Demand planning
Supply Chain
SAP
BW
BPC
Anaplan
Excel
P&L
financial acumen
analytical skills

Role summary

Peak Achievement Athletics (Bauer Hockey/Cascade Maverik Lacrosse) is seeking a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain group. This role is responsible for maintaining an informed demand plan aligned with fiscal objectives, leading cross-functional discussions, and analyzing historical data and business intelligence to provide updated category plans. The Demand Planner will collaborate with Sales, Sourcing, and Supply counterparts to inform production planning and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand and company goals. Key responsibilities include analyzing inventory, facilitating alignment on inventory strategies, resolving constraints impacting service levels, and leveraging planning systems like Anaplan, SAP, BW, and BPC. A BS/BA or equivalent experience in Supply Chain or Business, with a minimum of 5 years in Supply Chain, Business/Financial Planning, or Sales Forecasting/Demand Planning, is required. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, financial acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential.

Do you have what it takes to win?

Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.

Purpose & Core Values:

Our purpose at Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”. We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Want to join our team as a Demand Planner?

The Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining an informed demand plan aligned to the company’s fiscal objectives. The role will lead cross-functional discussions with the commercial and sales teams, utilizing historical data analysis along with business intelligence to provide updated plans for their assigned categories. As part of the Supply Chain group, the Demand Planner will work alongside Supply and Sourcing counterparts, providing insight for near and long-term forecasts to inform production planning at respective factories.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Maintain direct responsibility for Demand planning functions for a specific category.

Actively manage demand plan at material/SKU/DC level.

Manage the demand plan to assure proper inventory levels of products to support the business and satisfy customer demand.

Ensure the critical analysis of inventory levels to support company goals and provide creative solutions to inventory issues.

Correspond with sales and category leaders to determine business decisions, line planning, timing, and new product introductions.

Collaborate with sales operations on market and consumer trends, POS/market inventory data, statistical projections, and historical analysis.

Work directly with Sourcing to assist in managing inventory flow that supports production plans for each category.

Facilitate and lead cross-functional alignment to create an optimal Inventory & OTB Strategy aimed to support our Operational Forecast and help hedge against volatility.

Communicate, troubleshoot, and resolve any constraints which may impact service levels (demand, inputs & capacity).

Leverage design and functionality of planning systems (Anaplan, SAP, BW & BPC) to keep up-to-date critical inputs enabling the supply-chain to function successfully.

Collaborate with peers to develop proposals and provide recommendations for a better supply chain and business.

Qualifications:

BS or BA in Supply Chain, Business, or related field- or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Business/Financial Planning or Sales Forecasting/Demand Planning.

Basic understanding of P&L and financial acumen.

Strong analytical skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of organization.

Familiarity with reading and following market trends.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Highly organized, diligent, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.

We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.

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