Demand Planner

Morehead City, NC & Graham, NC

Do you love the outdoors? Then Big Rock Sports is the place for you! We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our Demand Planning team. Join our team today!

Big Rock Sports is North America’s premier outdoor sporting goods distributor. We offer the broadest selection of firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and taxidermy products available. Although Big Rock Sports spans the globe, we serve our retailers’ needs on a local basis, enabling us to be a true hometown distributor. Learn more at www.bigrocksports.com.

Location: The position is in Morehead City, NC with another open position in our Graham, NC office. We currently offer a hybrid working environment—3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Summary: The Demand Planning role is a critical link to ensure our customers have access to the right inventory at the right time while also controlling inventory within company parameters. In this role, you would be responsible for creating and maintaining forecast models on thousands of items at multiple DCs as well as executing and maintaining purchase orders. You would work in close collaboration with your merchant counterpart as well as the sales and operations teams to ensure all stakeholders are involved in developing and executing the inventory management strategy.

Specific responsibilities include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• It is expected that the successful candidate can propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy and communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets and business strategies.
• Must have a solid understanding of inventory management practice and procedures, strong mathematical and statistical knowledge, capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, be a team player and an excellent communicator.
• This position will require some travel to Big Rock Sports shows and vendor meetings.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role or supply chain role.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite particularly Excel skill and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with Gains or other forecast replenishment software is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Team Members Enjoy the Following:

Employee purchase program where you can purchase brand-name outdoor products that the Company sells at significantly discounted prices.

Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, AD & D, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time off and Paid Holidays

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Big Rock Sports LLC. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

Big Rock Sports LLC. participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program, which is a service of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

Only resumes received through our online application system will be considered.