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At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
JOB SUMMARY:
Leads and drives continuous improvement to Polaris ORV Demand Planning processes. Demonstrated ability to develop plans and recommendations that influence key business leaders based on knowledge and data. Develops consistent & highly accurate retail forecasts used to support ship planning that is integrated with Retail Flow Management and dealer inventory profiles using various forecasting tools and methodologies including Blue Yonder statistical model and trend analysis. Integrates and improves cross functional collaboration with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop and execute the 18 month Demand Plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and recommends the 18 month ORV Demand Plan
- Uses trend analysis, Blue Yonder Statistical forecast software, sales & promotional inputs, competitive info and leadership input to develop a consistently accurate retail plan and industry forecast.
- Responsible for the analysis, execution, and consolidation of product line, segment, and marketing name forecasts
- Integrates dealer profiles, order forecasts and dealer inventory targets to develop the ship plan
- Communicates worldwide ship demand plan to scheduling & manufacturing to drive build requirements
- Communicates industry, retail, & ship plan including risks & opportunities to ORV leadership
- Leads monthly cross functional Portfolio Review meeting to align on product, price, mix and volume strategies.
- Recommends and champions continuous improvement of overall ORV Demand Planning processes
- Key stakeholder in SIOP Transformation strategy including future enhancements to support the business
- Develops clear and consistent processes across business categories and channels
- Ensures high data integrity and quality of other team inputs.
- Uses sound judgement and influencing skills to assist ORV Mgmt in driving business decisions
- Collaborates with teammates to optimize demand plans
- Assist cross functional partners in regularly providing data and analysis on retail / order / ship forecasts; dealer inventory & DSO (days stock on hand) analysis
- Other projects as business requires
