Demand Planner

Lennox International • Richardson, TX

3d • $68,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, as a Demand Planner you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a demand (sales) forecast for finished goods and/or parts & supplies to drive financial and inventory decisions. You will also mentor and guide other demand planners on more complex tasks.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics Management or Business Administration.
• Requires at least 1-3 years related experience.
• Requires a broad understanding of statistical methodologies, strong abilities in forecasting and maintaining demand planning systems, and strong skills with SAP/APO or another advanced planning system.
• Broad knowledge of Supply Chain Management and working in a consensus, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
• Good understanding of best practices in demand planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and solid Customer Relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Articulate advanced forecasting, economic knowledge and statistical expertise in preparing a sales forecast in units and dollars.
• Develop the demand consensus forecast for complex and highly visible finished goods and/or parts & supplies, utilizing the statistical forecast as the baseline and incorporating new business, promotions, external market factors, and new product introductions.
• Works with sales, marketing, finance, and product management to gather the necessary information and drive forecasting accountability throughout the organizations.
• Determine the best metrics to use to identify and address forecast issues.
• Develop new and innovative methods of analyzing data and determine which methods to apply.
• Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to forecasting.
• Responsible for the configuration, parameters, and key figures in the Demand Planning system and recommends & implements improvements to the process.
• Identifies demand planning system and process improvements.
• Fine tune forecast model parameters and relevant hierarchies.
• Ensure quality of team's forecast and assist in consolidating and aggregating data for team analysis.
• May provide direction and training to less experienced team members.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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