Demand Planner

• Sets targets and achieves inventory productivity plans to support sales, gross margin, and in-stock objectives
• Supports internal teams in seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic product demand planning with support from Operational Leaders, Merchandising and Vendors
• Support Merchandising with future and post-mortem insights on item forecasts to inform vendor discussions, negotiations, and internal processes
• Supports internal teams in various strategic product demand planning meetings
• Uses analytics to advise and influence internal teams on product demand planning decisions
• Executes and measures product demand planning performance against category plans for timely decision-making
• Investigate item issues related to master data accuracy
• Learn and Leverage Power BI, Relex and PDI Focal Point reporting to benchmark and improve KPI performance
• Train Operation and select Merchandising team members on how to use and leverage Relex for product forecasting
• Investigate systemic Days on Hand and Stockout issues and make recommendations of change
• Review and adjust halo and cannibalization relationships in support of establishment of new products
• Review and adjust item forecasts for new item setup and everyday item forecasts
• Generate allocation scenarios in Relex inventory management system to determine appropriate distribution of liquidated products
• Provide analytical support and guidance on potential item discontinuation opportunities
• Execute special event product forecasting to address demand change related to holidays, sporting events, fairs & festivals, etc.
• Work with Lead Demand Planner and other members of Inventory Planning Leadership as well as Relex to make enhancements to the Demand Planning/Ordering Tool and associated reporting
• Look for opportunities to improve product demand planning management process, performance, and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• reading professional publications, establishing personal networks
• or participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team success by achieving determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
• Three to five years of experience in inventory or demand planning is preferred
• Must be able to travel locally as needed, up to 10% travel
• Must possess a Driver’s License and the ability to drive to multiple store locations
• Proven track record in setting and achieving inventory short, medium and long-range inventory plans
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management software and tools (e.g., PDI, Relex)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
• experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex analytics in a clear, actionable manner to influence decision-making
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
• Skilled in monitoring and measuring inventory demand planning performance against goals, with the ability to provide insights and make timely adjustments
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and tactical execution

Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

• Competitive Salary
• Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401k, employee stock plan, etc.)
• People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel
• Vacation / PTO time
• Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
• Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations
• Fortune 500 company and a 3-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company