Demand Planner
About The Position
Manage a demand and supply plan for products assigned, by creating supply plans and communicating them to suppliers through purchase orders to ensure that agreed customer forecasts accuracy are satisfied and inventory targets are achieved. Appropriately highlight forecast issues and risks to Demand Planning management. Interface with Suppliers, Category Managers, Sales, Warehousing, Finance and Systems to obtain the information necessary for the demand/supply process in order to satisfy requirements on time while reducing inventory to agreed target levels. Negotiate any additional information needed. Responsible for the demand and collaborative forecasting planning processes. Gather, analyze, prepare and validate data for the inventory forecast. Obtain early warning data on potential inventory and shortage issues and monitor corrective actions as required. Analyze and review the monthly sales forecast on a customer and product level. Review statistical forecast models, and apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting. Monitor trends in forecast error. Refine systems and methods to continually improve forecasts so that the company can better anticipate customer needs. Planning the development of production schedules and inventory management. Identify bottlenecks and establish a plan to eliminate excess goods. Escalate issues impacting forecast performance to senior management. The ability to analyze and consolidate large volumes of data, and communicate it effectively and convincingly. The Demand Planner participates within cross-functional teams, and supports and trains other Demand Planners in their respective responsibilities. Participate in monthly S&OP meetings with Marketing, Sales and Finance by preparing sales forecast reports, identifying inventory risks, and providing status on new product introductions and promotions. Provide leadership in the analysis and collaborative processes for demand planning. Establish process measurements, obtain feedback, analyze results, perform root cause analysis and generate reports to support the needs of the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s level degree
- 2 – 5 years in the field or in a related area
- Experience with SAP and/or Demand Solutions experience a plus.
- Through understanding of MRP and the impact of forecasts on downstream supply chain processes.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP and/or Demand Solutions experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage a demand and supply plan for products assigned, by creating supply plans and communicating them to suppliers through purchase orders to ensure that agreed customer forecasts accuracy are satisfied and inventory targets are achieved.
- Interface with Suppliers, Category Managers, Sales, Warehousing, Finance and Systems to obtain the information necessary for the demand/supply process in order to satisfy requirements on time while reducing inventory to agreed target levels.
- Responsible for the demand and collaborative forecasting planning processes.
- Gather, analyze, prepare and validate data for the inventory forecast.
- Obtain early warning data on potential inventory and shortage issues and monitor corrective actions as required.
- Analyze and review the monthly sales forecast on a customer and product level.
- Review statistical forecast models, and apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting.
- Monitor trends in forecast error.
- Refine systems and methods to continually improve forecasts so that the company can better anticipate customer needs.
- Planning the development of production schedules and inventory management.
- Identify bottlenecks and establish a plan to eliminate excess goods.
- Escalate issues impacting forecast performance to senior management.
- Participate within cross-functional teams, and supports and trains other Demand Planners in their respective responsibilities.
- Participate in monthly S&OP meetings with Marketing, Sales and Finance by preparing sales forecast reports, identifying inventory risks, and providing status on new product introductions and promotions.
- Provide leadership in the analysis and collaborative processes for demand planning.
- Establish process measurements, obtain feedback, analyze results, perform root cause analysis and generate reports to support the needs of the business.
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Eligibility in the Company's 401K plan, after 90 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (vacation/sick) - accrual of 15 days per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; accrual of 10 days per calendar year for hourly based warehouse positions
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Product Discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Volunteer Opportunities- 4 hours of paid optional volunteer time (annually)
- Seattle, WA based employees are provided with commute trip reduction incentives
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
