Demand Planner

Superior Communications•Irwindale, CA

4d•$68,640 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

With 30 years of experience in the wireless industry, Superior Communications has become the nation's largest manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with the broadest product offerings and services for all channels of distribution. Superior Communications is looking for a Demand Planner in Irwindale, CA. A Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products (units/revenue). Creates and maintains forecast models by SKU for key accounts, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and customers. You will be responsible for... Manage demand forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotions while factoring in channel inventory, in-stock %, and life cycle of products. Analyze factors impacting demand for mobile accessory products (e.g., category trends, promotions, competitive products, seasonality, retail consumption, indirect channels), and build statistical models that quantify the business environment. Lead collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment meetings with key accounts. Communicate material shortages and delays to appropriate customer contacts. Cross functional collaboration. Partner with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, and customers to collectively make decisions that minimize the negative financial impact. Achieve forecast accuracy, inventory, service level, and customer in-stock % targets and provide root cause for deltas. Provide SKU level revenue and unit projections and prepare reports to identify key metrics. Set Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) store minimum levels and RMA process. Management of customer location inventory levels by using statistical methods. Follow ISO/TL9000 requirements as it pertains to the position.

Requirements

Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, sum-ifs, conditional formatting, lookups).
Strong problem-solving skills: the ability to analyze situations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to present ideas in an easy-to-understand engaging manner.
Able to complete projects under tight deadlines, even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
Organized, detail-oriented; able to prioritize effectively.
Able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Able to work in a team environment.
BA/BS degree, plus 2 years of supply chain experience; or 5 years of supply chain-related experience
Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
2 years of Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) management experience, retail allocation, retail fulfillment or similar are required.
2 years of CPFR build and use required.

Nice To Haves

Excel Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage demand forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotions while factoring in channel inventory, in-stock %, and life cycle of products.
Analyze factors impacting demand for mobile accessory products (e.g., category trends, promotions, competitive products, seasonality, retail consumption, indirect channels), and build statistical models that quantify the business environment.
Lead collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment meetings with key accounts.
Communicate material shortages and delays to appropriate customer contacts.
Cross functional collaboration.
Partner with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, and customers to collectively make decisions that minimize the negative financial impact.
Achieve forecast accuracy, inventory, service level, and customer in-stock % targets and provide root cause for deltas.
Provide SKU level revenue and unit projections and prepare reports to identify key metrics.
Set Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) store minimum levels and RMA process.
Management of customer location inventory levels by using statistical methods.
Follow ISO/TL9000 requirements as it pertains to the position.