Job Details -Demand Planner - Under Armour Baltimore, MD

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Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. Under Armour's mission is to make all athletes better through science, passion and the relentless pursuit of innovation. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the www.underarmour.com.

In order to “Protect This House,” Under Armour is searching for a Demand Planner to drive the sales forecasting process through statistical forecast modeling, collaborative planning, effective communication, and insuring forecast alignment with strategic goals.

What does this opportunity give me?
• Chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Help build a world-class demand management team.
• Exposure. The ability to partner with business units across the organization.
• Growth. Potential for career growth is a company initiative.

What will I do at UA?
• Use SAP-APO to manage sales forecasts and insure alignment with financial targets, growth trends and strategic company initiatives
• Manage the consensus forecasting process with the sales team and customer base
• Track forecast accuracy KPIs to target improvement opportunities and make strategic adjustments
• Provide continuous clear communication of the forecast numbers, changes, assumptions, inputs, etc to production, sales, finance and other departments within Under Armour

What does UA need from me?
• 2+ years of Demand Planning/Forecasting experience using SAP/APO or an equivalent forecasting software such as Logility, JD Edwards, Demand Solutions, SAS, etc.
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college/university in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Finance, Marketing (or Business equivalent).
• Advanced degree (i.e., MBA, MS) or professional certification is a plus (i.e., APICS, Institute of Business Forecasting, Supply Chain Council, etc)
• Strong analytical, issue identification/prioritization/resolution and communication skills

Other Skills and Abilities:
• PC proficiency in basic applications: (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Ad-hoc reporting with root cause analysis
• Understanding of MRP and Supply Chain concepts

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