Demand Planner (4)

WÜSTHOF GmbH • Milford, CT

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About The Position

As a manufacturer of high-quality chef's knives, WÜSTHOF has a mission since its beginning in 1814: crafting the finest knives that last for generations. WÜSTHOF is appreciated for its art of crafting; it takes over forty manufacturing steps to make a WÜSTHOF knife, with many made by hand, using traditional skills and techniques. With over 300+ employees in North America and Europe, the brand is available at leading culinary retailers worldwide. As an Demand Planner, you will analyze sales, production and logistics and continuously optimize processes. You will also be a key user for the planning system and work closely with sales, IT and other departments. The ideal Candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of demand planning experience working in the consumer goods space along with good systems skills.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in planning and forecasting external and internal companies.
• Mastery of planning processes incl. knowledge of planning contexts and logistical processes
• 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, with a focus on demand planning, procurement, and SIOP processes.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems and forecasting tools
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, complex formulas) and strong general proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• High analytical capability paired with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• prior experience with ProAlpha or similar systems a plus.
• Experience with BI tools i.e. Tableau, Power BI or Qlik
• Familiarity with global supply chain operations, including import/export logistics and supplier collaboration, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Demand Planning through to procurement best practices, including data collection and preparation, plausibility checks, processing and planning controlling
• Creation and maintenance of sales, production and logistics plans to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Inventory planning according to forecasting intervals
• Planning and implementation of measures to increase efficiency against the background of warehouse production
• Analysis and optimization of existing planning processes and systems within the supply chain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed