Analyst, Demand Planning

Title: Analyst, Demand Planning Location: Columbus United States time type Full time job requisition id R22968 Job Description: At the Hawthorne Gardening Company, we're on a relentless pursuit to push the limits of growing performance. We are looking for a Demand Planning Analyst who will join our team. This will be a remote position! The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for forecasting product demand to ensure optimal inventory levels and production efficiency. Working closely with brand partners, sales, supply chain and finance teams, this role will analyze data, customer buying trends, and any seasonal patterns to develop accurate, data driven forecasts. The analyst plays a key role in driving the overall planning process, reducing forecast error and improving sales and service levels across the organization. In this role you will:

• Forecasting: Create and maintain short and long term demand forecasts for given area using historical data and industry trends.
• Data Analysis: Analyze historical trends, customer data, and call out any high variability in selling to identify demand patterns.
• Continuous improvement/Project Work: Track forecast accuracy and identify reasons for forecasting errors and propose corrections to improve forecast reliability. Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with supply planner to align production plans.
• Collaboration/Communication: Be the point of contact for forecasting related questions and work with the cross functional teams to incorporate business insights and any promotional plans to the demand forecast.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's Degree, Business, Supply chain or related field, ,
• 2 - 4 Years of experience prefered
• Experience in Supply chain planning in retail or consumer products. Experience with SAP is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and abstract thought process, excellent organization, prioritizing, problem solving and decision making skills; Proficient user of Microsoft Office/Google Suite; team player with positive attitude and self motivation, excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively partner cross-functionally within the organization

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $87,600.00 - $103,100.00. Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary. Here at Hawthorne/ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthen

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities. Hawthorne manufactures a wide range of hydroponics cultivation products from category-defining brands like; General Hydroponics, Gavita, Botanicare, Cyco, Mother Earth, Can-Filters, Titan, Hydrologic and more. Our best-in-class nutrients, lighting, growing media and hardware have been trusted by professional growers and amateurs for decades. The brands and products within our portfolio include: Sunlight Supply, General Hydroponics, General Organics, Vermicrop, Botanicare, AeroGarden, CanFilters and Gavita Lighting. Hawthorne Gardening Company is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Hawthorne Gardening Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Hawthorne Gardening Company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job