Associate Demand Planner

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate Demand Planner to join our growing Supply Chain Management team in our Bethesda, MD office. The role of the Associate Demand Planner will be responsible for leveraging our new advanced planning system to grow best in class demand planning processes. This role will support reconciling gaps and helping to drive sales through inventory management and forecasting. You will report to the Senior Manager, Demand Planning.

You will

Become a subject matter expert on the Demand Planning module of our new advanced planning system (o9) to create the best possible statistical forecast model

Collaborate with Marketing, Store Sales Teams, Merchandising, and others to collect, input, and properly consider demand inputs (events, promotions, price changes, weather, etc.)

Manage system-generated demand plans through historical corrections, exceptions, anomalies, statistical forecast review, consensus planning, baseline finalization and KPI review; assess the impact of market changes, trends, or significant forecast variances to recommend appropriate revisions or tactics

Build demand plans based on market data and "what if" scenarios that analyze new product introductions

Develop demand plans for items, categories and other planning levels that meet KPIs such as forecast accuracy and customer facing KPIs such as in-stock rates.

Analyze large amounts of data for developing projections and estimate, calculate and analyze key forecasting metrics

Lead root cause analysis efforts for items not meeting their demand plans; turn analysis into insights, process improvements and system configuration changes

Collaborate with key partners in marketing, merchandising and finance to address input gaps as identified by forecast error review

Support Integrated Business Planning processes, helping to coordinate and align on a cross-functional consensus demand plan

Work with various cross-functional teams on projects such as new product launches, line extensions and product discontinuations. Demonstrate sound business decision making aligned with company goals

You will come with

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, Data Science/Mathematic, or a related field

2-4+ years of demand planning, forecasting, and/or inventory planning experience

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into high level analysis and demand planning; capability to understand and communicate insights from complex data/statistical models

High attention to detail and ability to understand demand influencing nuances of complex, interdependent items and product categories

Knowledge of forecasting processes in sales, finance, supply chain, or merchandising

Experience and proficiency in process development and process improvement

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel (can perform complex functions), Word and Outlook

Demonstrated capability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships with key internal partners

Well organized and self-motivated with the ability to understand strategic business directives and tailor approach/solutions to drive towards those objectives; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision when needed

Experience with o9 is a plus

We offer

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Generous store discounts

Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)

401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits

Disability & life insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Critical illness and accident insurance

Discounted home and auto insurance

College tuition assistance

Career development & product training

Consumer classes

& More!

Grow with us

Total Wine & More is the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, and we continue to grow our footprint year over year. Total Wine offers exciting and unique career opportunities across the country and in our corporate office. Our strength is our people. We have a commitment to training and career growth, all in an environment that values new ideas and teamwork. If you share our entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing best-in-class customer experience, take a moment to apply or learn more at

The exempt min to mid compensation range for this position is $42,900-$88,000. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience. Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.