Distribution Center Planner

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Responsible for forecasting activities associated with customers and products. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for our customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer data, and other sources.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
• Excellent understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills
• Strong IT/systems use, with good Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of software related to demand planning is preferred
• Experience managing internal communications, working cross-functionally to deliver results.
• Be looking to continuously improve and can demonstrate ability to remain calm under pressure.
  
  

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
  
  

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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