Demand Planner

Brief Description

A Demand Planner plays a key role in fulfillment operations, focusing on forecasting product demand, managing inventory levels, and aligning supply with demand forecasts. Utilizing data analysis, statistical models, and predictive analytics, they predict future production needs based on sales data, budgets, and market trends. Collaborating with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams, Demand Planners aim to optimize processes, balance inventory levels, and prevent shortages or overstock. Additionally, they lead production meetings to address customer demand and resolve conflicts, ensuring business goals are met effectively.

Requirements

• Ensure accountability by holding self and team members responsible for meeting commitments and following through on actions.
• Establish clear responsibilities and processes to monitor work and measure results effectively.
• Foster collaboration by building partnerships and working cooperatively with teams across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Partner with colleagues to complete tasks, recognizing and crediting their contributions and accomplishments.
• Communicate effectively by tailoring messages to diverse audiences and delivering information clearly in various settings.
• Actively listen to others and provide timely, helpful information across the organization.
• Build strong customer relationships by understanding their needs and developing customer-focused solutions that exceed expectations.
• Identify opportunities to benefit customers and maintain lasting, effective relationships.
• Build and sustain formal and informal professional networks inside and outside the organization.
• Leverage diverse relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and expertise.
• Plan and align work by setting objectives tied to organizational goals, breaking them into actionable initiatives, and scheduling milestones.
• Anticipate challenges, adjust plans proactively, and develop contingency strategies to ensure success.
• Drive results by achieving and exceeding goals, persisting through obstacles, and motivating others to meet objectives.
• Commit to continuous self-development by seeking out new learning experiences, broadening skills, and applying feedback for growth.
• Actively learn from experiences, peers, and structured learning opportunities to enhance capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in a distribution or manufacturing environment planning role, with proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.

Experience & Skills

• At least 5 years of sales experience in distribution or manufacturing environment planning role.
• Experience meeting and exceeding goals.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A proven track record of building relationships within organizations to meet or exceed established goals.
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task.
• Must successfully complete drug screen, physical and E-Verify.
  
  

Summary

At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1,300 employees and 50 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team-oriented environment where your well-being and growth are our top priorities.

Why Join Mazzella?

• Team-Oriented Environment: Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home.
• Growth and Development: Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path.
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture: Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision-making, creating a culture of respect and innovation.
• Market-Competitive Salaries: Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Free Virtual Doctor Visits: Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth.
  
  

At Mazzella, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

• Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk
• Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
• Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self
• Be Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed
• Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics
  
  

Join us at Mazzella and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we'll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.

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