Manager Demand Planning

Overview:

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations. Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day. Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience and we need your help. ? About This Opportunity Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Demand Planning will be responsible for the Private Brand and Vault assortment carried in the wholesale channel. This role will forecast demand for all new items and promotions as well as provide forward looking forecasts for existing items. Annual forecasts will be done for critical items in partnership with Category Managers and Product Directors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: ? Deliver Instock Reliability for Key Private Brand and Vault items. ? Lead team to provide immediate support to ensure consistent, reliable inventory levels. ? Lead team to leverage planning and forecasting tools to develop item / subgroup level forecasts in collaboration with Category Managers, Product Directors, Operations, and suppliers. ? Partner with suppliers to plan and secure inventory. ? Partner with wholesaler to manage ordering and allocation and mitigate write off risk. ? Lead team to monitor and reduce overstock inventory at wholesaler, working with CMs and suppliers to plan and execute out-strategies. ? Develop contingency plans for inventory levels if demand exceeds forecast, out strategy if demand is lower than planned. ? Influence Category Managers to plan go-forward items and programs to ensure appropriate out strategy and contingency plans. Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 2+ years CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES:

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: ? Excellent verbal and writtent communication skills ? Advanced Excel including working with extremely large data sets. #LI-KA1

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