Demand Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

About Westgate Resorts

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Description

Westgate Resorts is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Demand Planner to join our dynamic Supply Chain Excellence team. The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels, improve supply chain efficiency, and support the company's strategic goals. This role requires expertise in forecasting techniques, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Food & Beverage, and Engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for various time horizons, incorporating historical consumption data, market trends, external events, seasonality, and other relevant factors.
• Utilize statistical forecasting models and software tools to generate accurate forecasts and enhance forecasting methodologies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Food & Beverage, and Engineering teams to gather insights on market trends, product lifecycle management, customer demand patterns, and projected bookings.
• Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with Supply Planning and Operations to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize obsolescence.
• Prepare and present forecast reports, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in Sales, Operations, and Property meetings to review forecasts, align demand and supply plans, and provide recommendations.
• Continuously improve demand planning processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
• Conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of potential demand fluctuations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain documentation of forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in demand planning techniques and technologies.
• Support the development and implementation of inventory control policies and procedures.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner, collaborating with relevant teams to find solutions.

Qualifications

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Skills

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.