Demand Planner

Ferguson Enterprises • Jacksonville, FL

17h • $3,375 - $7,334 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner is responsible for generating a baseline demand forecast at the business group level by using data driven statistical information and intelligence from cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, procurement, and marketing to increase forecast accuracy and lower bias. This position will interact will all levels of the organization, as well as external customers, to build collaboration and create alignment to improve service level and minimize excess inventory. The Demand Planner should be able to challenge assumptions, analyze risks and opportunities, assist in reviewing new product launches, and analyze demand transitions for obsolete product.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Has strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to build positive relationships across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of demand planning experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related analytical subject area preferred.
• Experience planning demand for imported products (long lead time) is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel preferred.
• Logility Planning software experience preferred.
• SQL database skills a plus.
• PowerBI proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use demand planning software and statistical forecasting techniques to develop a rolling, 18 months forecast at the business group level.
• Follow a regimented monthly cadence to collaborate and collect input from Category Management, Marketing, Business Leaders, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to obtain forecast alignment and consensus.
• Lead the assigned Demand Review meeting in the monthly S&OP cycle to report on all forecast changes, collaborate with participants and challenge areas of the forecast that do not align with the trends and analysis presented by the planning team.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to the business unit to educate the organization on the benefits of demand planning and S&OP.
• Run reporting on forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and forecast evolution.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast errors and recommending and implementing appropriate action plans.
• Participate in Annual Planning and Strategic Planning activities that impact the long-term plan for assigned categories.
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning and the Replenishment team to optimize inventory flow to reduce risk, eliminate constraints, and decrease lead times on key items.
• Participate in or lead projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees