Associate Demand Planner

The ideal candidate 2 plus years related experience in demand planning, allocation, or order fulfillment with experience in replenishment systems and Micro Strategy a plus

This position is local/hybrid, and in-office expectations are usually a couple days a month centered around meetings that involve viewing product. Two  times during the year, our Spring and Fall buys, more in-office days than usual will be required.

At David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal style—or the career that’s a perfect fit.   We’re looking for leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to help create a uniquely personal retail experience.

Join a company that dominates the products in their category – 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail!

We Make Dreams Happen!

The Associate Demand Planner works in pre-production planning and inventory management to create and execute future week/month/season fulfillment plans by identifying variances between historical and projected product performance.   The Associate Demand Planner is responsible for working independently in a smaller volume area of business with the guidance of a more senior member of the demand planning team and works proactively with cross-functional teams of merchandise planners, buyers, and merchandise operations.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with merchants and planners on replenishment strategies and methods, projections, re-orders and open-to-buy.
• In partnership with the planners and planning managers, provide input to the receipt plans.
• Analyze and maintain volume groups and store selections for replenishment.
• Manage product from vendor-production planning to distribution center to store or direct to store through proper set up and maintenance of replenishment and allocation system; provide projections to joint business partners.
• Provide all size breaks for style replenishment.
• Manage order flow and exceptions to meet customer commitments.
• Responsible for maintaining all customer LTs for all choices.
• Responsible for delivering customer orders in a timely manner
• Collaborate with several teams both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 plus years’ experience.

Work Experience:

• 2 plus years related experience in demand planning, allocation or order fulfillment

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and relationship building skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience in Micro Strategy a plus

In-office Requirements:

• Local/hybrid with in-office expectation 2-3 days/month

Now that we’ve popped the question, please say “I do”.

 Full Time Opportunity – A comprehensive benefits package is available.

• Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay
• Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period
• Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Pet Benefits

Love wins when love is for Everyone!

Our mission at David’s Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.  

David’s Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David’s Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at humanresources@dbi.com or 610.943.5048 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Actual duties and responsibilities will vary. The standard base pay range for this role is posted with a minimum and maximum rate.

The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, training, and/or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range of $52,000-78,000/year is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David’s Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate.