What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Demand Planner position at Miele Professional?
Senior Demand Planner
Miele US • Princeton
Full-time
Independence Way 9, 08540 Princeton
from today
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Marketing and Category Management, Sales and Operations team to create an accurate demand forecast that supports sales and sales strategies while having the right inventory at the right time that meets the Demand Planning KPIs and reports.
Forecast Management - use statistical and historical trends, demand drivers, and market knowledge to develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregations for 12+ month periods, to support the Sales & Operation process.
Inventory Management - develop inventory targets, safety stock, and re-order points to optimize inventory turns and service levels, closely monitoring the health of the inventory and resolving product shortages and slow-moving, aged, or excess inventory.
Sales and Operations Meetings (S&OP) - lead monthly demand meetings to develop consensus-based constrained/unconstrained sales volume plans and document changes in demand from demand drivers and other assignable causes.
Evaluate forecast performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Effectively communicates inventory opportunities to drive sales.
Build relationships throughout the supply chain to recognize and address process improvement opportunities.
Successfully deliver new product launches through the stages of capacity evaluation, ramp up production and in market delivery.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related
6+ years of experience of demand planning and/or S&OP
Ability to run and work with sales data and perform analysis, creating dashboards
Ability to develop and manage metrics that drive performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail
Capability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
Willing to learn and improvise as needed, positive attitude and a strong team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite applications with advanced Excel skills
Experience with SAP APO
Experience in strategic planning in global organization
Experience with S&OP processes
Experience in Power BI/visualization tools
Experience of communicating insights gained from data with clarity and impact
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Compensation
$75,000 - $85,000 annually plus bonus
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Wellness discounts on medical premiums
100% covered life and long-term disability insurance
401k with company match
PTO + holidays
Generous Employee Purchase Program
Wellness and volunteer programs
Miele is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports and enforces a drug-free workplace. EOE/AA:M/F/D/V
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000