Inventory & Demand Planning
Optimizes retail inventory levels and demand forecasting using advanced statistical models and supply chain best practices.
This skill equips Claude with the expertise of a senior demand planner specialized in multi-location retail environments. It provides structured guidance for generating accurate demand forecasts, calculating optimized safety stock levels, and managing complex replenishment cycles. By applying methodologies like Holt-Winters smoothing, STL decomposition, and ABC/XYZ classification, the skill helps users balance high service levels with inventory efficiency. It is particularly useful for managing 300–800 SKUs across various categories while accounting for promotional lifts, seasonal transitions, and lead-time variability.