Senior Demand Planning Specialist

Gates Corporation • Denver, GA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in one of our Gates locations in the US, the Senior Demand Planning Specialist will oversee the daily operations of the demand planning department team members as they analyze customer and vendor demand to develop and fine-tune forecasts. You'll be adding guidance, experience, and support to the demand planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be a key decision maker and advocate amongst Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Sales and Marketing to build strong working relationships and make a big impact for Gates’ customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in supply chain, customer service, or data analytics
• ERP system (Oracle, SAP) experience
• Must have excellent Excel skills
• Strong drive for results
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate cross functionality
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Manager, or related field or 5+ years of applicable experience
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience in demand planning tool such as Demand Solutions or Oracle Demand Cloud
• MBA
• Green belt certification
• SQL and database experience

Responsibilities

• Lead team of demand planning analysts to develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns
• Implement solutions to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting
• Communicate forecast estimations to executive leadership
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
• Address demand related opportunities in a timely and effective manner
• Lead monthly demand consensus meeting between Supply Chain, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Finance
• Update forecasts for new products, seasonal products, promotions, and end of life products
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Managers to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels, that support superior customer service levels
• Support service level performance tracking for key customers, as identified by sales team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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