Demand Planner - Princeton, NJ

dsm-firmenich • Princeton, NJ

2d • $31 - $33

About The Position

This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true customer/consumer demand signals by which the organization aligns supply chain and company resources. It’s a critical role in the beginning of a Sales & Operation planning process, as revenue and supply plans leverage this information

Requirements

• Supply Chain Background in Demand Planning/Supply Planning/Purchasing/Customer service. Knowledge of how Supply Chain processes work.
• Ability to think analytically, in sometimes ambiguous situations and make decisions independently.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate, discuss and challenge assumptions on the future demand plan to constantly strive for improved forecast accuracy and bias reduction.
• Microsoft Office – Particularly EXCEL
• Experience with an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite etc )

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with Demand Planning software (examples- Kinaxis, Info, JDA, Futurmaster etc )

Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of market changes or significant variances in the forecast and revise future forecast accordingly. The goal is to improve forecast accuracy on an ongoing basis.
• Interact with sales account managers on an ongoing basis to discuss any demand related questions/decisions for their customers. Hold a formal demand review with each of them monthly.
• Review history and trend on items in the Demand Planner’s portfolio to make decisions on the future forecast with, or without input from the ACM.
• Collect past/future demand factors (distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans, for example) from sales and forecast/model their impacts on demand.

Benefits

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability gamechangers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed