Demand and Planning Analyst at Samsonite Company Stores, LLC in Mansfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description:
Who We Are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Demand and Planning Analyst is responsible for planning, analysis, and procurement of finished goods. You will also be responsible for assisting with the US wholesale product forecasting process to include reporting for internal/external stakeholders, participating in weekly meetings, forecasting updates, and analysis for new product launches/closeouts. You will work on-site 4 days per week with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

• Analyze warehouse inventory needs, generate purchase orders, manage suppliers open POs.


• Distribute and analyze open order reports to ensure on time deliveries.


• Process PO line changes to accurately reflect delivery dates in SAP


• Communicate delivery issues with Sales, Marketing, Forecasting, and Costing Dept. to identify and resolve as a team.


• Develop and distribute weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting.


• Participate in weekly key forecasting meetings with internal and external partners.


• Act as liaison with Sales team to address incremental inventory and sales opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills


• Strong analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and react to quickly changing priorities


• Proven track record of working as part of a cross functional team.


• 3+ years of experience or education related to supply chain, logistic or consumer products is preferred.


• Experience with an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP preferred.

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  Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.


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  Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.


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  Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills


• Strong analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and react to quickly changing priorities


• Proven track record of working as part of a cross functional team.


• 3+ years of experience or education related to supply chain, logistic or consumer products is preferred.


• Experience with an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP preferred.

• 
  Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.


• 
  Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life.  Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.


• 
  Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide.  We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. 

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ.  We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions.  This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team.  We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily. 

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.Responsibilities:
The Demand and Planning Analyst is responsible for planning, analysis, and procurement of finished goods. You will also be responsible for assisting with the US wholesale product forecasting process to include reporting for internal/external stakeholders, participating in weekly meetings, forecasting updates, and analysis for new product launches/closeouts.  You will work on-site 4 days per week with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

• Analyze warehouse inventory needs, generate purchase orders, manage suppliers open POs.


• Distribute and analyze open order reports to ensure on time deliveries.


• Process PO line changes to accurately reflect delivery dates in SAP


• Communicate delivery issues with Sales, Marketing, Forecasting, and Costing Dept. to identify and resolve as a team.


• Develop and distribute weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting.


• Participate in weekly key forecasting meetings with internal and external partners.


• Act as liaison with Sales team to address incremental inventory and sales opportunities.