Senior Demand Planner

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•$74,934 - $94,520•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for continuously improving the accuracy of the forecasts of the demand for finished goods in order to improve customer satisfaction, sales, profitability and overall supply chain effectiveness. This position exists to assist Sales, Marketing, Materials/Purchasing Management, Operations, Supply Chain and the Technical group in managing the product lifecycle process. This includes the introduction of new products to market, forecasting the quantity and timing of demand for current products. This role will utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts; participate in research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine forecasts to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. This role will execute product life cycle management and lead Lean, Continuous Improvement Projects and Sales and Operational Planning reviews supporting assigned Customers and Brands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years experience
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
2-3 years experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Sales, or Operations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple complex projects, concurrently.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain related field
APICS CPIM Certification
Blue Yonder Solutions, Business Objects-DSF & SCIS, MES, QAD, REACH, AOM, IVAN
Procurement, Technical or Manufacturing experience within the coatings industry.

Responsibilities

Assist Sales, Marketing, Materials/Purchasing Management, Operations, Supply Chain and the Technical group in managing the product lifecycle process.
Forecast the quantity and timing of demand for current products.
Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Participate in research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine forecasts to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
Execute product life cycle management.
Lead Lean, Continuous Improvement Projects and Sales and Operational Planning reviews supporting assigned Customers and Brands.