Job Description Summary
The Demand Planner is to ensure our company’s operations are timely, efficient, and cost-effective. S/he will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns utilizing inputs including: sales forecast, historical demand and new product introductions
- Develop and maintain monthly operational forecast down to SKU level at multiple locations using the SAP-APO Demand Module
- Review weekly forecast consumption to identify outliers, communicate action plans and revise future forecasts in conjunction with Product Divisions, Sales, and Marketing teams
- Manage daily stock transfer related activities including purchase orders and lead-time inquiries as well as subsequent maintenance from entry to completion
- 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
- Execute documented process flows, rules, and standards relevant to Inventory Management & Demand Planning
- Assist in developing reports that ensure quality and effectiveness of data in SAP-APO and allows appropriate and timely KPI’s
- Determine shortcomings in current processes or gaps in workflow
- Utilize Continuous Improvement methodology to recommend and build improved tools or processes
- Support implementation of ERP and other new relevant software
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting or other supply chain functions
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
- Strong analytical, mathematical and statistical knowledge
- Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain cross functional relationships
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Experience with SAP and AS400
- Six Sigma/LEAN knowledge
- APICS-CPIM certification an asset
- Knowledge of Database Applications (Access or Business Objects)
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$71,000.00 - $106,600.00 Annual
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
