Demand & Supply Planning Analyst

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* Position Overview:

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* As a Demand & Supply Planner for the Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) business, you will manage the full cycle of demand forecasting, supply planning, and purchasing activities that directly support a key growth area of the business. You will use analytical insights and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure accurate forecasts, strong product availability, and optimized inventory performance. You will balance both demand and supply planning responsibilities while partnering closely with commercial, inventory, and operational teams.

This role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes through ownership of the planning process and data‑driven decision making.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Leverage Blue Yonder to generate demand forecasts, align supply plans, and support effective planning execution

+ Lead and communicate demand recommendations throughout the monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process

+ Analyze forecast accuracy and demand trends to identify opportunities for improvement

+ Review and execute system‑recommended purchase quantities to support commercial growth

+ Approve purchase orders, ensure on‑time delivery, and expedite orders as needed to achieve availability goals

+ Apply fiscal discipline and risk management techniques to improve revenue, fill rate, backorder health, and inventory turns

+ Partner with the Inventory Optimization Analyst to enhance segmentation and technology settings that improve availability and efficiency

+ Identify supply risks and support development of mitigation plans

Perform additional responsibilities related to demand or supply planning as assigned

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Competencies:

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* + Data & Analytical Literacy:
You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.

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Collaboration:

You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

+ Planning & Organization:
You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

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* Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Business Analytics, or a related discipline

+ Minimum 2 years of experience in demand and/or supply planning

+ Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and organization

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

+ Strong communication and influencing skills

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Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or Blue Yonder preferred

+ This position is not eligible for sponsorship

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $69,000 to $90,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

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