Description

The Demand Planner facilitates the development and validation of the demand plan and controls the process of demand forecast data loads into the ERP system to ensure that the company meets future demand and on time delivery targets, while driving inventory days on hand reduction. The Demand Planners’ responsibilities include estimating future demand for our products, improve forecasting processes and analyzing forecast accuracy. The Demand Planner participates in the companies SIOP process and works closely with the master scheduler and the commercial team.

Requirements

• Responsible to administer and facilitate the monthly rolling demand plans and forecast files as part of the SIOP process and key input to the master scheduling process. 

• Develop effective sales forecasting models based on industry trends, inputs from sales and marketing and historical demand patterns. 

• Develop dashboards to provide key insights in demand patterns and forecast accuracy.

• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. 

• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts and pending sales orders. 

• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner. 

• Identify opportunities for inventory reduction.

• Supports plant safety rules and safety observation process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management. 

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in demand planning and inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player – detail oriented 

• Ability to multi-task/prioritize. 

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and demand planning tools.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications 

• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures 

• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.