Demand Planner 3 (Retail Business Planner)

Aquent is partnering with a leading global enterprise, renowned for its innovative products and significant impact on consumer markets, to find exceptional talent. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute directly to the strategic planning that drives product availability and market success. You will play a crucial role in shaping key business decisions, ensuring that products meet consumer demand, and influencing the future direction of market strategies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical planning professional to contribute to a vital planning function. In this role, you will be instrumental in analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and financial data to inform critical business strategies. Your expertise will directly impact product lifecycle management and market responsiveness, ensuring the efficient flow of goods from concept to consumer. This is a chance to leverage your analytical prowess and strategic thinking to make a tangible difference in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

**Responsibilities:**

* Apply in-depth knowledge of wholesale and retail metrics to inform planning decisions.

* Analyze consumer insights, competitor activities, and retail trends to identify opportunities and risks.

* Interpret relevant market data to integrate into financial planning processes.

* Assess potential risks and develop effective solutions to achieve business objectives.

* Contribute to strategic planning initiatives within a collaborative team environment.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree is required.

* 3-5 years of experience in retail, planning, and/or product management.

* Demonstrated understanding and application of wholesale and retail metric knowledge.

* Proven ability to analyze market data, including consumer insights, competitor analysis, and retail trends.

* Experience in assessing risk and problem-solving to deliver strong business results.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and actively listen to understand diverse perspectives.

**Additional Information:**

These are temporary roles, with contracts expected to last 8 and 12 weeks respectively.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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