Guardian Industries - Auburn Hills, MI
posted about 1 month ago
Guardian Industries is seeking a Demand Planner in Auburn Hills, MI! The demand planner is responsible for building a consensus demand plan, combining statistical forecast, sales intelligence, and other relevant inputs. The person in this role will build knowledge of the products and the glass market, maintain relationships with sales and marketing counterparts, and apply critical and analytical thinking to drive demand and maximize inventory and service levels. In this position, you will develop and maintain a monthly demand plan, supporting both short-term and longer-term demand planning activities. Understanding demand drivers and incorporating intelligence into the forecast by collaborating with others is essential. You will review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Additionally, you will add value to tool-generated statistical forecasts and assist in continuous improvement efforts to advance demand planning and forecasting process capabilities. Utilizing the principles of Assumptions Based Planning, Exceptions Management, and Risk & Opportunities management will be key to your success. Collaboration with supply planning to ensure demand and supply actions are integrated is also a critical aspect of this role.