Gucci – Demand & Supply Planner
Gucci
Demand & Supply Planner
Role mission
Demand & Supply Planner (D&SP) responsibilities include demand management, inventory planning and carry over orders definition for specific departments.
D&SP is responsible to analyze demand changes in the business to ensure high accuracy of forecast and to ensure accuracy in inventory level, particularly from the point of view of long/medium term. The process and the responsibility will be in the first phase concentrated mainly on carry over items.
Key Accountabilities
Design and generate monthly statistical forecasting models.
Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensure that processes and methods followed are based on the best practice (continuous improvement of forecasting techniques, methods and approaches)
Measure the forecast accuracy
Control inventory targets approved by management to guarantee the right coverage in order to avoid lost sales or over stock situations
Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to create sales forecast according to different layers of analysis: historical sales, market trends, seasonality, advertisements and assortment variation for each Channel
Make recommendation of inventory targets adjustments based on changes in demand and market trends
Organize forecast and inventory planning meetings with Merchandising Department to review sales forecasts and inventory coverage (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, event, phase in and phase out items)
Produce order of carry over items to provide Production Departments the inputs to satisfy the demand
Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems
Prepare reports and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to the management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets)
Develop systems and procedures required to meet service level and inventory objectives
Constant interaction with Retail and Merchandising Departments and assessment of demand requirements to reflect changes in SKU forecast level (particularly for top seller)
Key Requirements
Bachelor degree in statistic, mathematics, engineer or related fields
At least 6 months of experience in the role, scheduling, forecasting and planning
Strong analytical abilities
Fluent Eniglish communication skills
Proficiency in Excel and Access, and SQL, ERP and statistical software packages
Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing, operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
Good communication and team building skills
Detail oriented
Extreme accuracy
Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical skills
Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics
Ability to lead cross-functionally
Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory
Experience in managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory
Primary Location Europe-Italy-Toscana-Florence
Location Details Scandicci
Start Date 09/2016
Job Type Permanent
Schedule Full-time
Job Operations / Supply chain & Logistics
Organization GUCCI
Job Number: 0009TH
