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Analyst III Demand Planning

The GIANT Company
United States, Pennsylvania, Carlisle
1149 Harrisburg Pike (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Job Requisition: 494313 Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike Store Code: Fresh - Brands (5148714) At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community. Position Summary This position is responsible for collaborating with The GIANT Company Merchandising leadership team in the implementation of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through the Demand Planning Analyst responsibilities. Business expert to develop, implement, and manage the Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) System's forecasting capabilities. Provides guidance and acts as a key contributor for strategic demand planning practices that support our banner strategies, inventory targets, and collective supply chain objectives. Collects, merges, and shares pertinent information to create a single, unified demand forecast within the F&R System. Applies seasoned in-depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and methods. Identifies drivers through root cause analysis of forecast variances, then quantifies and implements updates to complex forecasting systems and processes. Utilizes exception-based analysis and forecast accuracy results to drive sales growth, maximize inventory investment, and enable business process improvement. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Subject Matter Expert for managing and leveraging the demand planning capabilities within the F&R System. Responsible for maintaining the F&R System's forecasting capabilities. Partnering closely with other teams in Forecasting & Replenishment to help translate extensive product knowledge into appropriate system actions. Coordinate and provide leadership for growth projects within the organization. Work closely with the Super Users on business rules modifications, system regression testing, and optimization models. Partner with other business functions within Supply Chain, Pricing, and Category teams to leverage end-to-end forecast visibility to support a unified demand forecasting process. Responsible for overall F&R System forecast accuracy and support of inventory management in partnership with merchandising, distribution, and retail functions. Work within F&R System to measure, analyze, and create appropriate-term forecasts, while maximizing item-level forecast accuracy to drive supply chain optimization. Execute exception-based analysis to identify drivers in forecast error variances, with an aggressive approach to quantify and implement changes to improve forecasting and replenishment within F&R System. Analyze and execute F&R System processes for new items, along with store and promotional events. Collaborate with the Super Users to maintain and execute system enhancements and the functional expansion of the F&R system's capabilities. Ability to distill complicated data and analysis into actionable recommendations, guidance, and conclusions. Partner with Category Management and Supply Chain Leadership to provide forecast analysis with influence to the long-term strategies. Communicate, demonstrate, and inspire behaviors in others that drive a consumer demand driven Supply Chain strategy. With direction from the Super Users, take action for weather events to proactively manage demand in coordination with supply chain activities. Occasional travel to banner retail locations for research or specific initiatives. Knowledge Mature level of knowledge for company, business and industry practices Proficient with Microsoft Office Proficiency in working within a cloud-based system In depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and methods Experience with IT road map development Experience with IT User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes Skills Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and trends Strong root cause analytical skill set Comfort working within a highly technical environment Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization Strong training and teaching skills Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas, and executing their implementation Able to handle multiple priorities Detail oriented Abilities Ability to manage day-to-day activity for identified responsibilities Ability to influence without authority Ability to work as part of a team Ability to think innovatively Ability to work with all levels of management Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in Mathematics, Economics, SCM, Logistics, IT, or other relevant subject expertise Experience 3 to 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Category Management, Pricing, Logistics, Procurement, or Distribution Operations The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.