Demand Planner

Viking Range Corporation - Greenwood, MS

Full-time

Greenwood, MS

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Demand Planner at Viking Range LLC is responsible for leading the demand planning function, ensuring accurate forecasts to drive efficient inventory management, optimize production planning, and meet customer demand. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong background in demand planning and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement demand planning strategies to ensure accurate forecasts and optimize inventory levels.
• Lead the demand planning process, including demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and inventory optimization.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing operations, and finance teams to gather input for demand forecasts and incorporate trends, promotions, and new product launches into forecasts.
• Analyze historical sales data, trends, and customer demand patterns to identify insights and improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and other demand planning metrics.
• Partner with supply chain, production, and procurement teams to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and production plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes, systems, and tools.
• Monitor and report on key trends, risks, and opportunities impacting demand planning and inventory management.
• Communicate regularly with senior management to provide updates on demand planning performance, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in demand planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.