McLane Company - Temple, TX
posted about 2 months ago
The Demand Planner position at McLane Company Inc. is a critical role responsible for managing the flow of inventory from suppliers into one or more distribution centers. This involves a comprehensive analysis of demand and the management of forecast and purchase orders to ensure that inventory levels meet customer needs while minimizing costs. The Demand Planner will monitor and maintain demand forecasting, analyze historical usage and forecasting reports, and manage promotional sales history to adjust forecasts accordingly. This role requires effective communication with vendors to resolve supply disruptions and to provide feedback on promotional forecasting information. Additionally, the Demand Planner will be responsible for monitoring purchase orders to maximize in-stock levels and minimize inventory exposure, while also coordinating with the transportation group to optimize freight income opportunities. The position demands a proactive approach to managing inventory levels to prevent obsolescence and spoilage, as well as addressing inter-division difficulties such as transfers and quality issues. Performance indicators such as in-stock levels and perfect order performance will be closely monitored and analyzed to ensure operational efficiency.