Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Real Soft, Inc / Diversity Direct, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! JOB DETAILS: Job Location: Port Washington 12 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington NY 11050 Employment Type: W2 Hourly Job Duration: 6 Months Contract Position JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Responsibilities: • Create and maintain accurate customer/brand/SKU-level demand forecasts. • Analyze historical sales, market trends, and seasonal patterns to improve forecast accuracy. • Present forecast insights and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams. • Generate and interpret reports using statistical methods and demand planning tools. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other internal teams. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like fill rates and forecast error. • Run weekly reports to track order status, fill rates, and backorders. • Communicate supply recovery plans to Sales, Customer Service, and Leadership. • Manage internal/external inventory flow to maximize order fulfillment. • Develop PowerPoint decks, Excel recaps, and email narratives for executive presentation. • Lead and facilitate forecast meetings with internal stakeholders and customers. • Balance supply requests against financial plans and production capacity. • Co-manage and support the training and development of one indirect report. • Assist in planning and conducting training workshops for new and current demand planners. • Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and forecasting processes. • Understand and apply replenishment vs. New Product Introduction (NPI) strategies. • Develop end-to-end knowledge of the supply chain to support business decisions. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Economics, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in demand planning or similar roles. • Strong analytical and mathematical mindset with ability to translate data into insights. • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements). • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and PowerPoint. • Experience working in ERP/legacy systems and handling multi-source data. • Skilled in planning software and statistical forecasting tools. • Strong communication and influencing skills in a cross-functional environment. • Proven experience leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders. • Agile, detail-oriented, and able to make informed decisions in fast-paced settings. • Understanding of fashion industry sales cycles and order practices. • Committed to continuous learning and development. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in fashion and accessories industries. • Prior experience in training and developing others. • Familiarity with Order Management processes and cycles. • Experience with SAP AFS1 and SAP Business Objects. • Knowledge of DPM Planning. • Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools. • Exposure to automation tools like Power Automate. • Programming knowledge in Python, Visual Basic, or DAX.