Demand Planner

$79,000 - $120,000/Yr

Unclassified - Pierre, SD

Full-time - Mid Level

Pierre, SD

About the position

Sunrun is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to enhance its demand planning and inventory management processes. The role focuses on creating and maintaining Demand/Supply Plans, managing inventory across various branches, and ensuring material availability to support installation schedules. The Demand Planner will collaborate with multiple business units to optimize material flow and efficiency, while also mitigating the impact of excess inventory.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and effective setup of Oracle attributes to ensure alignment of material replenishment with planning methodologies
• Collaborate with Business Units on refinement of materials forecasts
• Develop and improve materials planning processes necessary to operate an effective planning organization in an Oracle ERP / Tools Group environment
• Track and manage inventory performance for all Sunrun Branch locations
• Ensure materials availability in accordance with Branch Stock Plans whilst also driving inventory level reductions and higher turns
• Optimize material flow and efficiency in the value chain through continuous improvement of inventory management strategies and tactical execution
• Mitigate P&L impact of excess & obsolete inventory through analysis of inventory movement patterns at both aggregate and individual Branch levels and lead the disposition process for such material
• Collaborate with Business Units, Project Management and Purchasing functions on the execution of milestone-based procurement activities to support the installation pipeline
• Analyze and manage min/max planned material and safety stock levels
• Act as the escalation point when Materials issues and/or conflicts arise in support of Branch operations
• Support field service and warranty material needs
• Coordinate the requisitioning and supply of material which may be stocked out or require alternative substitutes due to discontinued or obsoleted status
• Other planning and logistics related duties may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management or similar discipline highly desired; or equivalent experience such as formal training in materials management, APICS certification, or continuous education in related fields
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Demand Planner, Master Scheduler, Production Control Analyst, in a build to order environment
• Minimum of 3 years experience in MRP execution and implementation of work orders, min/max, consignment and free stock material management systems
• Experience with working in an ERP environment preferred
• Successful track record of Materials operations and implementation
• NPI Product Transition experience
• Advanced-to-Expert level spreadsheet skills, ability to build models for analysis
• SQL experience preferred
• Detail oriented with a systems outlook
• Expert analytical and structured problem solving skills
• Concise communications skills and ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to execute on multiple projects within defined timelines
• Brings self-motivated and can-do attitude
• Takes the initiative, identifies and implements improvement opportunities
• A team player with ability to maintain focus whilst working in a fast paced environment with rapidly shifting requirements

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)