Demand Planner III

Owens & Minor Distribution

Full-time - Mid Level

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Demand Planning role at Owens & Minor is crucial for executing the Product & Healthcare Services (P&HS) Demand Planning processes and fostering customer collaboration. This position involves working closely with various cross-functional teams to generate accurate demand plans, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve cash flow by minimizing inventory excess. The individual will be responsible for statistical forecasting, driving business decisions, and supporting new product launches, all while ensuring alignment with external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand planning models and tools to improve forecast accuracy and reliability in North America.
• Support Planning System Master Data maintenance, including parameter tuning and demand forecasting unit creation.
• Monitor and audit automated Market Insight processes to capture sales and marketing opportunities accurately.
• Utilize historical sales data and market trends to forecast customer demand for products.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather insights and align on demand forecasts.
• Support the New Customer Onboarding Process and manage customer exits.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy and forecast bias for improvement.
• Lead and support sustainable process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities in the demand planning process and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Continuously evaluate and improve demand planning processes and methodologies for enhanced efficiency.
• Support Next Gen Digital Supply Chain projects with user acceptance testing and business requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field.
• 7 or more years of experience in Demand Planning, preferably in Medical Products.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence and gain support for processes.
• Experience in creating a multi-functional environment for unified demand planning.
• Extensive experience with Demand Planning systems, preferably SAP IBP.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on statistical forecasting and data interpretation.
• Ability to manipulate large datasets and perform complex calculations.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with external customers to align on demand plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first working day.
• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Development opportunities for career growth.