Demand Planner

Blum, Inc•Stanley, NC

34d

About The Position

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing monthly product forecasts that meet sales and service objectives within Blum US. This role requires deep involvement in new product introductions and product conversions, including analyzing the impact on existing product lines. The position collaborates closely across departments to meet customer requirements, capitalize on market opportunities, minimize shortages, and drive inventory efficiency for BUS.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required
4-year degree in a related field is preferred
Collegiate-level coursework in mathematics and statistics preferred
Equivalent training & experience can be substituted
3 plus years experience in supply chain, materials planning or production scheduling in a medium sized Industrial/Manufacturing environment is preferred
Blum’s products, services & the appropriate application of both
Kitchen cabinet industry & markets as well as their trends & developments
Blum’s customer base including both large & small volume accounts, the role of distributors, OEM’s & cabinetmakers, & the key players in the various markets
Principles & processes for providing customer & personal services
Arithmetic, statistics & their applications
Attention to detail
Effective verbal & written communication skills
Actively looking for ways to help people
Mathematics skills
Statistics skills
Being aware of others' reactions & understanding why they react the way they do
Bringing others together & trying to reconcile differences
Management of one’s time to achieve daily goals
Problem Solving Skills – Taking a systematic approach to solving problems by analyzing all relevant facts &/or issues before determining the root cause
Decision Making Skills
Ability to use computer, programs, & applications (Outlook, word, excel, power point, Power BI, SAP IBP, SAP/APO) as needed
Obtain, clean, analyze & report data
Manage meetings & group processes
Gain acceptance to an idea through interpersonal skills & persuasion
Gather information through face-to-face discussions & other probing methods
Establish/maintain collaborative partnerships with individuals at all levels of the organization
Address conflicts productively

Responsibilities

Develop monthly product forecasts that meet sales & service objectives within Blum US
High level of involvement in the new product introductions & product conversions including impact on existing product lines
Determine forecasting strategy for items and product groups
Continuously improves forecasting techniques, methods & approach using forecasting software
Attend sales meetings & read related publications to obtain current market condition information, business trends, & industry developments
Develop an understanding of customers' needs & take actions to ensure needs are met
Conduct current & future forecasting analysis to ensure forecasting processes are followed
Assemble & analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions)
Collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities, minimize shortage’s negative impacts on a business, and drive inventory efficiency at BUS
Develop & maintain positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to any analysis & planning activities
Ensure relevant Key Performance Indicators are aligned with expectation
Works an office schedule & is expected to work whenever required
Limited travel in the USA & to BAU as needed