Senior Demand Planner

Job Description

• Create and/or maintain forecasting models for each item and for every customer Assigned to achieve established forecast accuracy goals
• Leading the forecast collaboration process with Customer and Channel Trade teams to provide a forecast for lower-level forecast alignment
• Reviewing system generated statistical forecast for account level SKU inconsistencies and adjusting across the planning horizon by utilizing customer prior shipments, POS data, knowledge of business unit trends, and upcoming promotions to guide decision making
• Update forecasts to assist in the conversion (run out) from one item to another
• Ensuring that all forecasts are appropriately added to the system, including promotions, events, POG’s, discontinued and new products
• Problem solving the highest causes of error by researching error, determining root cause, and driving for improvement
• Supporting growth and innovation as a thought leader on developing, monitoring and changing of the demand plan
• Prepare and present the Customer demand plan and its assumptions, drivers and risks during the S&OP Demand Review meeting
• Operating as a change agent working collaboratively with the supply chain teams/ sales on priority initiatives that optimize service, inventory, and cost for the total value chain
• Identifies opportunities for improvement, makes constructive suggestions for change and drive for results
• The right candidate will need to build and manage relationships with sales, Marketing, customers planning and supply chain
• Process large amounts of data and deliver a concise recommendation. Communicate at various organizational levels and back-up thoughts with facts

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience - Demand Planning & Forecasting highly desirable
• College degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management or related technical field
• Proficient in understanding of fundamental business management and supply chain principles and concepts
• Forecasting experience with the ability to implement and execute forecasts and sales
• Strong analytical skills with ability to work in dynamic environment
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Experience across multiple aspects of the supply chain with previous roles in inventory management, manufacturing planning and/or forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and demand systems (e.g JDA,, Blue Yonder)

Additional Information

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers.We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteranstatus, disabilitystatus, orsimilarcharacteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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