Demand Planner I

Cintas • Chicago, IL

16d • $45,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cintas is seeking a Demand Planner I to create, maintain and own monthly forecast models for assigned production groups and materials and to input the monthly demand plan communicated by the Demand Analyst into the SAP APO system. Responsibilities include analyzing each material's monthly forecast statistical model and finalizing the consensus forecasts by distribution center and material as appropriate; managing system forecast alerts, forecast accuracy reports and making necessary adjustments to forecasts utilizing the Demand Analyst demand plan; interpreting all customer and historic data to properly analyze information to aid in the development of the consensus forecast; understanding the risk associated with the forecasts and the inventory investments being made, such as adding new items, adding SKUs and increasing sales forecasts; reviewing and assessing liability documents for assigned materials with Demand Analyst; working with the Buying team on any associated risks and rollout timelines; communicating effectively, building relationships and trust with all cross-functional areas being sure to communicate and educate on forecasting concerns, observations, recommendations and soliciting feedback accordingly; participating in monthly demand meetings with the different business divisions and monthly capacity reviews internally with Supply Chain leadership; proactively identifying, resolving and communicating issues surrounding the forecasts; ensuring management is informed and involved in issue resolution; collaborating with Demand Analysts and Buying team on assigned materials; working cooperatively with others to accomplish shared objectives, gaining trust and support of managers and peers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet
• Ability to look at large amounts of data and break it down into necessary and meaningful business information

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mathematics or Statistics
• Experience with SAP

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and own monthly forecast models for assigned production groups and materials.
• Input the monthly demand plan communicated by the Demand Analyst into the SAP APO system.
• Analyze each material's monthly forecast statistical model and finalize consensus forecasts by distribution center and material.
• Manage system forecast alerts and forecast accuracy reports, making necessary adjustments to forecasts.
• Interpret customer and historic data to analyze information for consensus forecast development.
• Understand the risks associated with forecasts and inventory investments (e.g., new items, SKU additions, increased sales forecasts).
• Review and assess liability documents for assigned materials with the Demand Analyst.
• Work with the Buying team on associated risks and rollout timelines.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional areas regarding forecasting concerns, observations, and recommendations.
• Participate in monthly demand meetings with business divisions and internal capacity reviews with Supply Chain leadership.
• Proactively identify, resolve, and communicate issues surrounding forecasts.
• Ensure management is informed and involved in issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Demand Analysts and the Buying team on assigned materials.
• Work cooperatively with others to accomplish shared objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average.
• Four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED