Specialist, Production Planner (Demand and Supply)

Pearson

2d

About The Position

The Demand and Supply Planner creates and maintains forecast models, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, product, finance, and other sources.
The Demand and Supply Planner manages inventory levels across the supply chain to ensure that there is enough stock to meet customer demand while minimizing waste and reducing costs. Ensure any disruptions that can affect order fulfilment are minimized through effective stock management and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant supply chain planning and/or purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Detailed working knowledge of MRP/DRP and inventory management systems.
• Ability to use ERP systems as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required.
• BA/BS college degree or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Logility, SAP/APO, Oracle Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Oracle ERP and ASCP systems a plus.
• APICS member and/or CPIM Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Product, and Finance departments to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Establish purchase plan determining quantity, requested ship date and ship-to location. This includes new product launches and transitions to minimize inventory and service exposure.
• Review/analyse the Demand Plan on a weekly basis and execute planned orders as required.
• Manage inbound supply, communicate priorities to suppliers, and understand production issues.
• Establish and maintain key planning parameters to ensure optimized and accurate inventory planning.
• Create Work Orders for production and order additional materials as required.
• Monitor and manage inventory reconciliation and inventory obsolescence.

What This Job Offers

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