Demand Planner

GAF Materials Corporation - Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Demand Planner at GAF plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's supply chain efficiency through effective forecasting and demand planning strategies. This position involves collaborating with various departments to develop and implement demand forecasting models, ensuring alignment with financial goals, and improving inventory management. The Demand Planner will also focus on customer collaboration to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive overall business success.

Responsibilities

• Drive process creation, improvement, implementation, documentation, and education for all demand planning activities across GAF Commercial.
• Develop and communicate the future vision of Demand Planning within GAF Commercial.
• Ensure Demand Planning aligns with GAF's overall aspiration of End to End planning.
• Develop, implement, and publish forecasts for all Commercial products and businesses.
• Analyze market data and sales pipeline information to drive a consensus demand plan.
• Develop and implement demand forecasting models, methods, and tools.
• Track, monitor, and update the forecast based on actual volumes and market intelligence.
• Facilitate forecast review meetings for all products and business segments.
• Contribute to the alignment of long-term demand projections for GAF Commercial.
• Drive value through enhanced customer collaboration within end-to-end planning.

Requirements

• A BA/BS/BE degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or Business.
• 5+ years of related experience in Supply Chain/Logistics, Demand Planning, Analytics, or a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Building materials experience is preferred.
• SAP and SAP IBP experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Family-building benefits for fertility and parenthood journeys.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match contributions.
• Wellness program and free financial coaching.
• Referral program and product rebates for employees' primary residences.
• Internal training programs and generous tuition reimbursement.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives through Employee Resource Groups.