Demand Planning Analyst

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.

Position Purpose

The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for the forecasting and planning of Point-of-Sale, Shipment (Operations), and Parts & Service demand. Responsibilities include maintaining a statistical forecasting process, driving forecast accuracy for the company, and collaborating with the cross-functional team. The Demand Planning Analyst will also be responsible for maintaining and continuing to improve processes within Anaplan, as well as driving new capabilities in Supply Chain. This role is for a candidate with a passion for Demand Planning, statistics, data modeling, and continuous improvement. The Demand Planning Analyst will be required to train other team members within Supply Chain as well as cross-functionally on new Demand Planning processes and outputs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Utilizes Demand Planning tools and systems (Anaplan) to create and improve Point-of-Sale forecast, Shipment (operations) forecast, and Parts & Service forecast accuracy
• Synthesize past and present Point-of-Sale & Shipment data with an understanding of prevailing internal and external trends, and promotion activities to generate forecasts that follow the organization’s requirements and key assumptions for new and existing products
• Leverage advanced models to test hypotheses and understand the impact of complex decisions in various scenarios, drawing upon thoughts and insights from different areas of the organization
• Responsible for assessing and advancing usage of AI/ML algorithms to improve forecast accuracy across multiple levels of forecasting
• Maintain the parameters and logic used by planning tools and systems (Anaplan), and conduct forecast maintenance at specified intervals
• Analyze and update forecasting data weekly, maintaining rolling demand forecast
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy, bias, and other key performance indicators
• Performs reporting and analysis for immediate planning team and broader audience to communicate forecast performance against KPI’s
• Develop forecast performance summaries and dashboards within Anaplan and PowerBI
• Use planning tools and systems (Anaplan), identify and suggest improvements, and assist in development of new capabilities to improve processes within Supply Chain and cross-functionally within the Anaplan platform
• Drive Anaplan adoption and optimization as a member of the Anaplan working team, and assist in training new users as Anaplan use cases expand across business functions
• Support the creation of an Anaplan Center of Excellence in partnership with Anaplan working team
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand demand forecast drivers, coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances, and reconcile the forecast model to reflect updated sales assumptions
• Understand and communicate the rationale and assumptions behind the Point-of-Sale forecast

Position Requirements

• BA/BS in Data Analytics, Data Science, Math, Engineering, Economics, or Supply Chain
• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain with a focus on Demand Planning, Forecasting, Data Analytics & Modeling or related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis'
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and algorithms
• Experience in Anaplan (or similar), Python, and/or R
• Experience in Power BI
• Experience with S&OP, IBP
• Exceptional analytical and data management skills with proven ability to translate analysis and insights into activation
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Demonstrated strong cross-functional and situational leadership capabilities, particularly in matrixed work environments
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills: ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the company; consolidate and effectively present data and information

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.