R10006880 Demand Planner (Open) Location: Tulsa, OK - W. 7th St. - Management - Central BSC How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? As a Demand Planner you will be responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products within the hardgoods business at Airgas, Inc. The Demand Planner analyzes and adjusts system forecasts based on review of product movement including: seasonality, market trends, and probability of anticipated sales utilizing statistical algorithms. The primary focus is to improve forecast accuracy for internal and external customers. Create statistical forecasts using multiple algorithms in Blue Yonder (BY) to support purchasing decisions. Analyze, validate and maintain data within BY. Determine best methods to adjust statistical algorithms to improve forecast accuracy. Monitor current trends in forecast error and take action to improve accuracy. Identify, communicate and resolve forecast issues with Buying Center personnel and management. Autonomously identify external market influences to forecast and adjust as necessary. Formulate and implement various projects to identify methods of improving forecast accuracy. Vendor collaboration to improve supply chain efficiencies. Work with minimal supervision with latitude provided for decision making with regard to assignments, generally outlining options and working with supervisor to propose final solutions. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? BS/BA in Business Administration, Mathematics/Statistics, Logistics, Finance or Marketing or equivalent job experience Experience applying statistical forecasting, and demand planning principles for multiple product families / multiple locations is preferred 1-2 years experience with BY Demand software or related forecasting experience is desirable Supply Chain and Wholesale Distribution knowledge & experience a plus Customer, market, channel knowledge & experience a plus Ability to identify variables driving business results (to use in analysis of forecast accuracy) Working knowledge of time-series forecasting is preferred Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Documents to include MS Excel, Google Sheets/Documents. Strong data manipulation skills Excellent attention to detail Strong analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Solid organization and time management skills Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, both as an individual contributor and as a team member Creativity and innovation is encouraged Willingness and ability to travel as required - limited Preferred Competencies: • Strong data manipulation skills. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong analytical skills. • Customer, market, channel knowledge & experience a plus. • Ability to identify variables driving business results (to use in analysis of forecast accuracy). • Working knowledge of time-series forecasting. • Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability. _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.