Associate, Demand Planning (Temporary)

NEW ERA CAP LLC•Buffalo, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Demand Planning Associate will work with the entire Demand Management team to help execute plans to meet the needs of our customers, while optimizing inventory and costs. They will help with transactional duties, reporting and work cross functionally to optimize the Demand Management responsibilities. This is a temporary role estimated to be a six month assignment.

Requirements

Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to learn and utilize new systems
Must possess good mathematical skills
Detail oriented; accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved showing concern for all processes and tasks, no matter how small
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various levels of staff and outside customers/suppliers
Enthusiastic positive person who embraces and facilitates change with a sense of urgency and persistence
Must be responsive to the needs of internal and external customers, employ diplomacy and tact, and work well in a team environment
Ability to establish relationships and interact with various levels within the organization
Problem solving, Analytical skills, interpreting data, make recommendations, critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered
Zero (0) to one (1) year of entry level experience with an interest in a supply chain related field preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain fabric consumption reporting on a monthly basis
Update monthly usage reporting for various product channels including GCP and Team Sports
Analyze and create accurate fabric and component forecasts in Excel for Stock, Program and Custom needs globally by utilizing internal line level forecasts and Product Lifecycle management (PLM) system, along with trend information
Consolidate global requirements weekly and communicate them to each Raw Material Supplier
Work closely with Merchandising, License Management leaders, Production and Sourcing teams globally in the development of demand forecasts for raw materials
Refresh month-end reports and maintain KPI tracking
Provide key support and administrative assistance to the fabric planning and S&OP processes
Create and update Stock Transfer Orders (STOs)
Create Info Records and Source Lists for our Subcontractors
Process routine transactions (transfers, receipts etc.) for all subcontractors that do not maintain SAP
Process inventory transactions and cycle counts as guided to help manage inventory accuracy
Assist with creating heat seal purchase orders
Update SAP MRP/Planning Parameters to ensure system accuracy including Safety Stocks, MOQ, Lead Times, and MRP Data
Assist in program roll up process, adding approved PIRs, firming requisitions, updating Demand Eval reports and cleanup of old programs
Track PIRs and maintain reporting
Update historical data to assist Global Supply Chain Planners in forecasting process
Assist with firming stock requisitions
Refresh and distribute hot market inventory reports for sales
Other duties or tasks as assigned