16 Feb
Demand Planner
Vacancy expired!
- Collaborate with advanced analytics on the development of demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop and analyze statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
- Interact with Sales, Product Management and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Product Management and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts. Facilitate a collaborative planning process with Sales, Product Management and Finance personnel. Lead the monthly Demand Review and participate in the S&OP monthly process.
- Create and analyze monthly S&OP metrics and conducts root cause analyses to come up with actions for improvement
- Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Closely coordinate and communicate Sales/Customer action plans with supply planning
- Develop and maintain a rolling 15 to 18 months forecast and drive the entire forecasting process for assigned categories for the different business divisions /segments
- Support and participate in the financial budgeting process
- Advise Sales and Marketing of variances between existing forecasts, plans, and actuals
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Five (5) or more years of experience in finished goods forecasting / demand planning experience in Assembly to Order/ Engineering to order Products.
- Demand planning professional certification (CPF or ACPF)
- Know how to effectively use forecasting applications (i.e. SAP APO, JDA, Manugistics, Demantra, i2, Logility, John Galt, etc.).
- Experience in creating reports using Excel, PowerPivot, and Oracle BI using basic SQL preferred.
- Knowledge of Software related to demand planning is required, preferable the ones which integrate statistical and Predictive analytics (Artificial intelligence)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a high level of expertise in MS Excel is required.
- Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to communicate both verbally and written.
- Solid presentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas, and levels of the business affecting the forecast process.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and professionalism.
- Innovation (Proficiency)
- Successful negotiator, able to reach alignment and influence business partners
- Lead the organization to Best-in-Class S&OP standards that can be benchmarked against world class companies.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
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