Demand Planner, Retail Distribution

Veritiv Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

Job Purpose: Our Demand Specialist will be responsible for all other customers outside of the key accounts managed by the Demand Planners. This role will review and analyze trends, collaborate, make recommendations, align and update forecasts based on new item, customer and forecast usage changes from Sales. Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications: ● The Retail Demand Planner will assist in all demand planning activities within the Retail segment for assigned locations/clients. ● Works closely with our International freight team to ensure product is arriving as expected and develop timing expectations from numerous countries. ● Oversees scheduling across multiple factories in numerous countries to ensure timely production and on-time order fulfillment. ● Monitors supply chain performance metrics, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing solutions for improved efficiency and develops proactive strategies to help mitigate supply chain risks and optimize inventory flow. About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Knowledge of major ERP (enterprise resource planning) software applications such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• 2-5 years demand planning experience preferred
• Knowledge of advanced planning and ERP Systems; Oracle Fusion Cloud experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, able to manage complex data sets and working what..if scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to gather sales forecasts, historical data, and market insights to analyze align for new items, customers and forecast usage change requests.
• Utilize demand planning tools to analyze data and generate accurate demand forecasts.
• Follow inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory.
• Monitor and evaluate market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities to inform demand POV.
• Analyze and identify potential risks and opportunities related to demand and inventory, proposing appropriate actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of demand planning processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare month end results scorecard for demand planning performance and present to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

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