Demand Planner II

Werfen • Bedford, MA

3d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position creates and maintains processes to plan and control inventory of finished goods for warehouses/distribution centers to meet sales and distribution demand. The Demand Planner analyzes inventory levels, planned production, and sales forecast, and develops/maintains inputs to a computerized inventory management system.

Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of working knowledge of inventory management practices and procedures, material planning, and distribution systems; certification from Association For Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or other forecasting certification preferred.
• Experience with Demand Planning and the Sales and Operations Planning Process in a mixed distribution and direct to customer model.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with products controlled by shelf life.
• A minimum of 6 (six) years’ experience in similar/preparatory work required.
• Previous experience with computerized inventory and distribution management systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency with computers, including spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.

Nice To Haves

• certification from Association For Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or other forecasting certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and coordination of inventory replenishment with strategic partners; requisites purchase orders and inter­plant orders; analyzes inventory levels and inventory positioning to ensure compliance.
• Leads cross-functional teams performing data analytics to set annual inventory goals for finish goods.
• Projects and minimizes scrap exposure by identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Coordinates shipments to strategic partners, including drop shipments, replenishment, and lot­ management. Monitors forecast and safety stock levels, and adjusts accordingly. Maintains frequent communications with strategic partners on a variety of subjects, including order information, recalls, and shipping issues.
• Reviews stocking orders with strategic partners for product availability and scheduled ship dates. Allocates shelf life products for shipment to ensure that they satisfy the contract minimum dating requirement. Projects monthly shipments to strategic partners in terms of products, quantities, and dollars. Coordinates shipments with Werfen shipping operations.
• Develops and maintains inputs to computerized inventory management system. Reviews and adjusts forecast information. Communicates with marketing, manufacturing, and distribution to introduce new products into inventory.
• Prepares and distributes numerous weekly/monthly status reports relating to backorders, reagent planning, and similar subjects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level