Demand Planner 1

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee

discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and

bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch

with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

Develops demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons. Reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models, and evaluates forecast results. Coordinates cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Interacts with sales, marketing and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers. Uses and maintains the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilizes a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.

• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning 

• Create statistical forecasts:

  • Gather, analyze and validate data

  • Execute statistical modeling software

  • Review resulting statistical forecast model

  • Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting

  • Summarize/aggregate statistical forecasts

• Review sales plans, customer finance Budget Updates or Latest Estimates and demand drivers:

• Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales, and finance

• Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts

• Review promotional plans with marketing

• Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel:

• Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion

• Provide input to volume planning ( Latest Estimates / annual process)

• Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings

• Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain

• Maintain demand planning system and software

• Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy

• Monitor trends in forecast error

• Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence

• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Experience with Power Query and basic understanding of Data modeling expected

• Experience with SQL or Python Coding preferred

• Knowledge for Power BI report development preferred

• Ability to facilitate consensus review meetings with stakeholders expected

Position Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma Required

BS/BA degree in Business, Computer Science, Industrial or System Engineering or related field preferred

Experience:

0-2 years of experience in demand planning or related experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer:  This list does not represent all physical demands.  Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions. 

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.  We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs –on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.  Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.