Demand Planner II
About The Position
The Demand Planner II is responsible for supply chain functions that enable strategic initiatives and achieve customer service in accordance with service level agreements. The role engages stakeholders across the organization, including Sales and Supplier Management teams, to align supply chain and operations accountability. The planner analyzes customer forecasts and trends using Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) concepts, works with customers and Sales to plan and buy to forecast, and prepares forecast models. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders—including customers, suppliers, and Sales—to assess the feasibility of forecasting requirements. It also applies inventory management discipline, supports program setup and maintenance, and may be assigned specific customer accounts or cross-/multi-supplier solutions. The position negotiates and collaborates with suppliers on channel and distributor policy decisions affecting the supply chain, monitors business processes, and leads or drives development of improved supply chains to improve profitability, enable sales, and increase partner satisfaction. Work is generally performed independently, requiring judgment and discretion, with collaboration across the department and organization. The role typically requires three or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Requirements
- Typically three or more years of work experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience that provides comparable knowledge and job skills.
- Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in the relevant discipline.
- Competence in all job functions and a general understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Ability to develop solutions for varied situations and evaluate and analyze projects.
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and discretion.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Nice To Haves
- Planning system knowledge, especially Kinaxis.
Responsibilities
- Analyze customer forecasts and trends using Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) concepts.
- Work with customers and Sales to plan and buy to forecast.
- Prepare forecast models and collaborate with customers, suppliers, Sales, and other stakeholders to assess the feasibility of forecasting requirements.
- Assess inventory levels and aging using inventory management discipline.
- Participate in program setup and maintenance, including part profiles, new part additions, end-of-life planning, transitions, and model changes.
- Recommend modifications to program setup and operation, and recommend program inclusion to enhance efficiency and revenue.
- Support assigned customer accounts or cross-/multi-supplier solutions.
- Negotiate and collaborate with suppliers on channel and distributor policy decisions that affect the supply chain.
- Monitor supplier and company business processes and lead or drive development of new or improved supply chains that improve profitability, enable sales, and improve partner satisfaction.
- Align company goals and objectives with suppliers to achieve mutual goals and objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) and pension plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Family support, including paid leave, surrogacy, and adoption.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Education assistance.
- Employee development resources.
- Employee wellness, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities to give back to the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
