Location: CHARLESTON, SC
Employment Type: FULL TIME, HYBRID
About Le Creuset
At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we’ve brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We’re not just creating cookware; we’re creating moments that last a lifetime. If you’re inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we’d love to welcome you into our story.
The Recipe for Success: Role Summary
As the Demand Forecasting Associate, you will play an essential role in the Supply Chain process for Le Creuset of America. You will be responsible for generating and maintenance of demand forecasts for different channels of the business including Wholesale, Retail Brick & Mortar, and Ecommerce. Your involvement in these areas will play a key role in shaping how LCOA can achieve short- and long-term growth objectives. You will partner with several departments including sales, merchandising, supply planning, marketing, and finance to gather all necessary information to generate informed and accurate demand forecasts. You will also work hand in hand with the Supply Planning team to understand constraints to supply and how that may impact demand forecasts.
Ingredients: Key Responsibilities
Generate monthly historical sales information by item, customer, and channel in a collaborative format that Marketing, Sales, and Merchandising teams can review to help shape their forecast values.
Review monthly forecast vs actuals and customer forecast for large variances and adjust if needed for area of responsibility at the lowest line level.
Anticipating seasonality and demand influencing events.
Manage all changes to the demand forecast. Work with Sales, Merchandising and Marketing about what inputs need revisions while understanding that Sales/Merchandising ultimately owns the forecasts.
Maintain highest levels of data integrity as many aspects of the business will be planned based on data generated and maintained by Demand Forecasting team.
Support the Demand Forecasting Manager in the monthly Consensus and S&OP (Local and Global) meetings.
Daily collaboration with Supply Planning team to achieve optimal supply chain flow for the business.
Work with Planning teams to prioritize ad-hoc forecast requests.
The Perfect Blend:
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of proven experience in Demand Forecasting or Planning
Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and Power BI skills required)
Demonstrated ability to operate in a multi-channel environment
Extensive cross-functional and collaborative expertise with a focus on influencing and alignment
The ability to establish, build and improve processes from the ground up
Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment with attention to detail
Self-starter attitude with desire to develop and improve processes
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to sit and work at computer for prolonged periods of time
College degree required
Why Join Our Table?
At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history. Our table is grounded in our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork.
Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.