Demand Planner

Bosch Group • Oak Brook, IL

1d • $72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Job description
Use company forecasting and SAP/APO systems to manage demand planning for multi-location, multi-customer network. Use Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles to comprehend all factors that can influence and affect the forecast, and communicate these factors to Sales, Marketing, & Operations. Plan, order and control inventory. Design, develop, test, maintain and support fulfillment systems for the supply planning group. Participate in all aspects of systems development, including project management.

Requirements

• BS in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other related field
• 2+ years business experience, including at least 1 year with supply chain and logistics functions such as demand planning, production planning, and distribution planning in an automotive or consumer products business with emphasis on forecasting and statistics
• Excellent communication skills, strong process development skills
• Strong Forecast Management systems skills (JDA, I2 Technologies, NewMetrics, SAP, Oracle, Logility)
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail and multi-task oriented
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

• SAP/APO previous experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Use SAP/APO systems to manage demand planning for a multi-location network.
• Use Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles to comprehend all factors that can influence and affect the forecast, and communicate these factors to Sales, Marketing, & Operations.
• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning process from demand consensus building with sales and marketing through to agreement on supply/inventory plan with senior leadership.
• Continuously identify and develop areas for improvement related to monthly forecasting process.
• Perform trend analysis to report inconsistencies with forecasts and actual sales.
• Create and maintain performance metrics comparing forecasts to actual sales taking into consideration the lag analysis.
• Maintain statistically generated forecasts and related parameters.
• Assist in the monthly Consensus Forecasting Process.
• Participate in the development of inventory and service level strategy to ensure departmental Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA) targets are met.
• Participate in development processes and system enhancements and implementations.
• Develop necessary tools to help continually ensure data integrity of inventory, part number maintenance and planning throughout the supply planning system.
• Keep abreast of changes to industry and look to improve processes.

Benefits

• In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees