Demand Planner

RYOBI•Anderson, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc,, has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a Demand Planner. For their respective category, this demand planner will be responsible for supporting customer inventory levels through accurate demand forecasting, promotional event planning, new product launches, while also supporting TTI’s KPI goals. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays. Primary Responsibilities Demand Planners develop and maintain a future statistical sales forecast for their respective SKU portfolio. Forecasts will be managed within TTI’s supply chain planning software, Logility. Demand Planners will strive to improve current demand planning processes, maintain an acceptable forecast accuracy, exceed company service level expectations, and define opportunities to reduce costs within the supply chain. Specific tasks include: · Maintain an accurate monthly shipment forecast in Logility for your respective portfolio · Define customer inventory needs to support base replenishment and event execution · Obtain, analyze, and interpret supply chain relevant data from multiple sources · Classify shipment history into buckets for financial analysis · Host monthly demand review meetings to get cross-functional support on forecast · Develop, maintain, and deliver reports to the business · Capture failures, root cause, corrective action, and document accountability · Build relationships throughout supply chain to recognize and address process improvement opportunities Scope This position will manage SKU level forecasts in several product categories for various customer channels within North America. Demand Planners work closely with multiple departments across the business including: · Sales to develop the best collaborative forecast · Channel Marketing to develop future promotional plans · Product Development to develop efficient product transition plans · Manufacturing to ensure transparency of the macro-economic impact on future demand · Supply Planning to adjust plans due to issues with timing, capacity, and shortages · Master Data to help maintain key attributes for reporting/analysis · Customer Fulfillment to ensure timely processing of orders (core, event, strategic, etc.)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in preferred fields of study, including Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Statistics, Business Operations (or similar major)
Minimum 2 years of TTI or industry related experience with forecasting, demand planning, Inventory management, transportation, distribution, purchasing, or manufacturing
Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite applications with advanced Excel skills
Demonstrate statistical, analytical, and mathematical aptitude
Ability to develop and manage metrics that drive performance
Strong interpersonal skills to work on a fast-paced, multi-tasked team
Ability to work in a process driven environment with strict deadlines where priorities change rapidly

Nice To Haves

SAP &/or Logility experience a plus
Statistical supply chain planning software experience a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate monthly shipment forecast in Logility for your respective portfolio
Define customer inventory needs to support base replenishment and event execution
Obtain, analyze, and interpret supply chain relevant data from multiple sources
Classify shipment history into buckets for financial analysis
Host monthly demand review meetings to get cross-functional support on forecast
Develop, maintain, and deliver reports to the business
Capture failures, root cause, corrective action, and document accountability
Build relationships throughout supply chain to recognize and address process improvement opportunities