What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at Frida?
Who We Are
Frida is more than a brand built to support parents. We get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we’ve been in the trenches. Over the last 9 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we’ve innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to age-old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50 countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 9 years, we’ve had parents’ backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don’t usually see on the ’gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn’t even know they had. And, we’re just getting started.
How You Will Make an Impact
Frida is looking for a Demand Planner to join our team who has experience with demand forecasting and inventory management, as well as strong reporting and analytic skills. Responsibilities to include:
- Continuously improve the internal forecast through evaluating promotional activities, consumption trends, category trends, advertising investments, and internal and external inventory positions
- Support developing and managing annual forecast (budget) and determine where gaps exist
- Assist team in partnering internally and externally to drive continuous improvements on replenishment KPIs (in-stocks, fill rate, OTIF metrics, and promotional sell-thru)
- Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities
- Provide monthly updates on forecast KPI’s (Forecast Accuracy and Bias) to internal stakeholders
- Provide actionable shipment updates to senior leadership weekly
- Collaborate with external partners to identify areas of opportunity for greater efficiency and service improvements
- Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure successful inventory management throughout the item lifecycle
- Communicate and coordinate with Sales, Operations and Marketing teams to discuss planned product promotions in order to produce more accurate forecasts
- Collaborate with the Fulfillment team to update current month’s projected forecast
- Utilize and contribute to the continuous refinement of standard operating procedures for demand planning techniques, processes, and systems
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required
- 2-3 years of experience in CPG retail planning
- Excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interactions with all levels of the organization
- Technical Skills: Experience working with MS Office, with high proficiency in Excel and PowerBI
- Ability to analyze large sets of data, draw conclusions, and articulate clear next steps
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail
- Ability to recognize opportunities and then recommend and implement improvements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with a strong sense of urgency to solve multiple and critical issues
- Demonstrate good judgment in escalating potential risks proactively
Who You Will Work With
Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Demand Planner, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Brand Management, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
Our Ways of Working
Frida HQ is located in Miami, Florida and approved roles have the flexible option to work remotely both Mondays and Fridays with the benefit of connecting in person Tuesdays - Thursdays.
Why You Will Love Working at Frida
- Robust health benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Employer paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- FSA & HSA
- 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater
- Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Weekly wellness programming including manicures & pedicures, massages, and carwashes
- Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!
- Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Company-wide events & outings- we know how to throw a party! Team engagement is at the epicenter of our culture, whether it’s getting together for our annual Fam Jam bash or giving back to our community through a day of service
- Exclusive employee product discounts
Frida provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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