Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Demand Planner based Tokyo, Japan. In collaboration with Sales and Product Management team, this person will be creating a 12 month SKU forecast and managing inventory. English fluency is a much to be able to communicate with the local team.

Essential Functions:

Manage and execute a 12 month SKU/location level demand forecast, in partnership with Sales, Product & Marketing teams, for a diverse product line with high volume and high volatility.
Understand and execute within the SIOP/S&OP process cadence.
Work proactively with the sales, marketing, product, supply, operations, and logistics teams, to understand business requirements and identify opportunities where supply chain optimization initiatives can add value.
Develop a demand-based revenue plan by business unit for comparison against annual business plans and financial forecast updates.
Challenge the sales and marketing assumptions when significant deviations occur between the demand-based revenue plan and the business plans.
Maintain forecasting system models, history, alerts, and system data integrity to ensure the publication of rolling 12-18 month operational forecast by item by distribution center.
Oversight and reporting of Product Lifecycle Management including New Product Introduction (NPI) and End of Life (EOL) process status, issues, action plans, etc.
Determine best methods to improve forecast accuracy and adjust forecast models as necessary to improve forecast accuracy.
Analyzes forecast bias to identify and understand variables and root causes impacting forecast, and adjust appropriately; works closely with category management and regional sales team to proactively adjust forecast to accommodate external information.
Analyze inventory on a monthly basis and provide recommendation of excess inventory which requires actions.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant job preferred
2 -3 years of experience either in demand or supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, allocation or replenishment, financial planning or financial analysis experience

Experience managing large SKU base across multiple distribution centers
Thinks strategically; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong mathematical and forecasting skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills: concisely presents complex information and recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences.
Advanced MS Excel skills required.
Knowledge of SAP R/3, Logility and/or SAP Business Warehouse; advanced data mining skills preferred.
Builds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally.
Ability to influence key stakeholders.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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