Demand Planner

Cambro Manufacturing • Huntington Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Demand Planner will be responsible for activities related to Demand Planning. This includes the day-to-day activities of the materials operations, including Forecasting, Warehouse Inventory Capacity Planning, and Inventory Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University or 5 years’ experience in Demand Planning.
• Knowledge of computers and information systems.
• Must have MRP knowledge and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from Managers, Customers, Suppliers, and others.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and logic
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of Demand Planning Experience
• English language skills: verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills, including statistical analysis
• Strong computer application skills; proficient in Microsoft Office. Software program knowledge should include, but is not limited to: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer focus for a broad range of customers
• Ability to prioritize work and multitask
• Strong teamwork orientation

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the forecasting process in a manner that will support overall company objectives
• Responsible for the forecasting of SKU-level demand processes for any/all locations assigned
• Identifies trends at the SKU level and makes the appropriate adjustments to the SKU level forecast
• Communicates forecast risk or opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders
• Owns the review of forecast accuracy results and executes necessary changes to processes to ensure company success
• Participates in international inventory planning and forecasting processes within the company to achieve the company’s financial objectives
• I have strong knowledge of planning and MRP concepts, such as time fences, demand input, consumption rules, AMU, and general planning parameters used for production and demand planning calculations
• Plans and performs stock movement activities within the system
• Maintains regularly the Min/Max/Safety Stock levels in the ERP system
• Participates in the Management Operating System KPI’s for Demand Planning
• Acts as liaison between the Materials, Sales, Marketing, and Production Planning teams in understanding and communicating customer requirements and inventory levels to meet the exact customer requirements
• Analyze annual business plan and warehouse capacity planning to determine discrepancies
• Recognize, estimate, analyze, and recommend disposition on slow-moving inventory
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual and dependable, to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform the job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in the work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receiving and giving feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria.
• Raise concerns and issues with the immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate the Cambro company culture, display the company's core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands the department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level