Supply Chain Planner

JOB DETAILS: Job Location: Port Washington 12 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington NY 11050
Employment Type: W2 Hourly Job Duration: 6 Months Contract Position
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain accurate customer/brand/SKU-level demand forecasts.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, and seasonal patterns to improve forecast accuracy.
• Present forecast insights and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Generate and interpret reports using statistical methods and demand planning tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other internal teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like fill rates and forecast error.
• Run weekly reports to track order status, fill rates, and backorders.
• Communicate supply recovery plans to Sales, Customer Service, and Leadership.
• Manage internal/external inventory flow to maximize order fulfillment.
• Develop PowerPoint decks, Excel recaps, and email narratives for executive presentation.
• Lead and facilitate forecast meetings with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Balance supply requests against financial plans and production capacity.
• Co-manage and support the training and development of one indirect report.
• Assist in planning and conducting training workshops for new and current demand planners.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and forecasting processes.
• Understand and apply replenishment vs. New Product Introduction (NPI) strategies.
• Develop end-to-end knowledge of the supply chain to support business decisions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and mathematical mindset with ability to translate data into insights.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in ERP/legacy systems and handling multi-source data.
• Skilled in planning software and statistical forecasting tools.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Proven experience leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders.
• Agile, detail-oriented, and able to make informed decisions in fast-paced settings.
• Understanding of fashion industry sales cycles and order practices.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fashion and accessories industries.
• Prior experience in training and developing others.
• Familiarity with Order Management processes and cycles.
• Experience with SAP AFS1 and SAP Business Objects.
• Knowledge of DPM Planning.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Exposure to automation tools like Power Automate.
• Programming knowledge in Python, Visual Basic, or DAX.