Demand Planner (9941638)

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Enhance Your Skills and Experience in an Important Role in the Supply Chain Organization of a Mission-Driven Industry Leader

Build a progressive career at a growing global company with a positive, upbeat culture.

If you combine a few years of professional experience in demand planning or a similar role, with solid data analysis skills and the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders, the position of Demand Planner offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Enjoy wide exposure and varied and broad experience that will help you evolve in the role and in the company.
• Experience the convenience of working remotely from your home office, along with strong support when you need it.
• Enjoy a vibrant culture along with the stability and resources of FGX International and our global parent company EssilorLuxottica -- the world's largest player in the eyewear industry.
• Earn competitive compensation and an exceptional mix of first-rate benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, and more.
• Become part of an organization driven by a threefold mission: Improving lives by improving sight, innovating for better vision, and reaching the 2.7 billion underserved.

FGX International, an Essilor company, is the world's leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses, optical frames and value priced sunglasses, with a portfolio of established, highly recognized eyewear brands including Foster Grant®, Sight Station®, Magnivision®, Gargoyles®, Corinne McCormack® and SolarShield®. FGXI is headquartered in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

The Role

As Demand Planner, you will report to the Demand Planning Manager and play a key role in the Company’s Supply Chain organization. You will be responsible for forecasting customer orders impacting inventory levels and order fill rates. Some key responsibilities will include:

• Focusing on key driving factors that influence supply chain performance metrics such as inventory availability, forecast error, and customer order fill rates
• Producing weekly forecasts at the account SKU level, which affect retail in-stock position and purchases with overseas suppliers
• Developing new item forecasting models based on account, product category, retail price points, and seasonality
• Revising initial forecasts based on early point-of-sale data collected from our major retailers
• Working closely with Supply Planners, Sales and other to achieve optimum in-stock position and integrate demand drivers into forecasts, including store counts, promotional activity, new style updates, phase-out strategies, placement, pricing and internal revenue budgets
• And more

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Demand Planner opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related discipline, such as Material Planning, Supply Chain, Statistics, Logistics or similar
• 2-5 years of professional experience in a related field
• Outstanding analytical, financial acumen, planning and inventory control skills; strong project management and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and business partnering skills
• Working knowledge of distribution, sourcing, order processing, and supply chain principles
• Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Sales, Merchandising, Supply Planning)
• Proficiency with MS Office programs, primarily Excel; ERP experience preferred; forecasting software experience a plus

A few more great reasons to join our team.

Global market leadership
With worldwide brand recognition, international corporate locations, and sales spanning the globe, FGX International maintains a global presence, and continues to expand into new locales. Our parent corporation, Essilor International, manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, and other brands, and Essilor products are worn by one billion people daily.

Truly living our values
We believe everyone deserves to see life and all its detail with the best vision possible. That's why, in addition to designing, manufacturing and distributing quality vision care solutions worldwide, we invest in raising awareness of the importance of good vision, support eyecare professionals, invent new technologies and products, and support philanthropic initiatives. We also are committed to robust standards for environmental sustainability.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

For more information or to apply for this role please copy/paste this URL:

https://fgxi.jobinfo.com/description.php?jid=9941638&rcid=1188521&sid=4419

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Gloves, masks, and sanitizer are provided

Work Location: One location