Reliance Worldwide Corporation Job Description

POSITION: Demand Planner
REPORTS TO: Demand Planning Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Seeking Demand Planner with minimum 3 years of forecasting experience. The successful candidate will be playing a key role in fulfilling the demand planning function as part of the S&OP process consisting of thousands of products and multiple distribution channels. Ideal candidates will have experience with statistical modeling. Candidate must have the ability to collaborate with people in both Sales and Supply Chain organizations. Critical skills are the ability to compile disparate information into an integrated demand model and present the demand plan to colleagues involved in the S&OP. This requires exceptional analytical capabilities and strong written and verbal communication skills.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze historical sales trends and model the data to forecast future demand.
• Monitor actual demand vs. forecast to identify shortages/overages and identify actions to prevent service failures and excess inventory.
• Prepare for and participate in monthly S&OP process.
• Work with key leaders in the Sales organization to develop short- and long-term demand forecasts.
• Execute strategies to improve forecast accuracy to improve service levels and planning efficiency.
• Prepare metrics to monitor demand planning performance and drive process improvement actions.
• Optimize the current demand planning tool.
• Participate in monthly capacity evaluations and collaborate with supply planning team to understand changes in future demand planning.
• Contribute to increasing department wide efficiency through root cause analysis and derivation of short-term solution.
• Proactively communicate with relevant departments (e.g. Sales, Finance, Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Product Management and Engineering) regarding existing and future forecasted schedule requirements and any changes impacting these departments.
• Participate in other business processes as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
• Must have experience with statistical modeling.
• Must have experience with different business unit collaborations and S&OP process.

Competencies:

• Advanced mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Strong analytical, project management, and time management skills
• Advanced computer proficiency (SAP, ERP, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to utilize the business system and achieve both company and department wide goals and objectives.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starting, proactive individual who can perform stand-alone activities as well as work in a collaborative team effectively.

Specialized Skills:

• SAP software
• Microsoft Excel (vlookup, pivots, macros)

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

This position will be located in Atlanta, GA. Ability to offer prompt, effective support to warehouse, plant and corporate office environments. The position may require travel up to 10%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job requires both sitting and standing. Excellent vision, hearing, speech and motor skills are required to perform essential functions of the job.