SummaryRole missionDemand Planning Assistant responsibilities include demand management, inventory planning and orders definition for specific departments.Demand Planning Assistant is responsible to analyse 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.Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesDesign and generate monthly statistical forecasting modelsConduct 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 accuracyControl of the weeks of supply in order to guarantee the right level of worldwide inventory, avoiding lost sales or over stock situationsAssemble and analyse all data pertinent to create sales forecast according to different layers of analysis:
historical sales, market trends, seasonality, advertisements and assortment variation for each ChannelLead monthly meetings with Retail & Product Departments toreview sales and inventory trendPlan activities for new product introduction and phase outDefine monthly requirement for Production plantPrepare reports and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to the management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets)Constant interaction with Sales and Product Departments and assessment of demand requirements to reflect changes in item forecast level (particularly for top seller)Key RequirementsBachelor's degree in statistic, mathematics, engineer, economics, fashion management or related fieldsUp to 2 years of experience in similar roles, supply chain, forecasting and demand planningFluent Italian and English communication skillsProficiency in Excel and AccessKnowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing, operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issuesGood communication and team building skillsDetail oriented, extreme accuracy and strong analytical abilitiesProactive attitudeKnowledge of key inventory performance metricsAbility to lead cross-functionallyCollaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventoryJob TypeRegularStart Date2021-08-06ScheduleFull timeOrganizationGUCCI LOGISTICA S.P.A.