SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reports to the Demand Planning Manager, and will be responsible for performing analytics, forecasting, solutions to improve forecast accuracy, as well as report out on sales, manufacturing, and inventory (surplus/insufficiency). Optimize Inventory through key performance indicators. Position is onsite at our North Ridgeville, Ohio facility. Local candidates encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned): • Review Historical trends in sales and consumption.
• Monitor and report on forecasts and strategies for improvements.
• Research demand drivers and sales inputs.
• Develop and maintain statistical forecast models, to align with top down and bottom up planning.
• Analyze forecasts for accuracy and implement solutions to improve demand forecasts.
• Conduct detailed reports on sales forecasts, budgets, business strategies, and inventory.
• Work alongside management to develop risk assessments.
• Monitor inventory levels to reduce surplus and insufficiency.
• Work alongside management to develop risk assessment solutions (Excess & Obsolete).
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above. The job requirements and physical demands listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in management, supply chain, or another related field.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing demand planning experience.
• SAP knowledge on manufacturing module 3-5 years minimum as a key user. • Knowledge of Microsoft products – Excel, Powerpoint, etc
SKILLS: • Strong customer service focus, and customer relations skills.
• Strong analytical, math, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Extremely organized.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
