Demand Planner

$90,002 - $119,995/Yr

Adecco - Effingham, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Effingham, SC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Demand Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company meets customer demand efficiently. This position involves overseeing the demand planning process, forecasting future customer needs, and collaborating with various teams to align on sales and operations planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and update statistical baseline sales forecast monthly for a 24-month planning horizon.
• Develop and implement forecasting models that consider historical sales data, industry trends, marketing initiatives, and other relevant factors.
• Work with top customers and the sales organization directly for demand insights.
• Lead and support the monthly consensus sales forecast process by working with sales, marketing, production, and finance teams.
• Work with all levels and functions within the company to collaborate on the Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential stockouts or surpluses.
• Develop and recommend production schedules, purchasing plans, and inventory levels.
• Develop and manage the long-range sales forecast.
• Communicate demand forecasts and plans to internal stakeholders.
• Support the research and implementation of new demand planning tools.
• Support the organization on ad hoc projects by assisting with data research and quantitative analysis.
• Identify and mitigate risk associated with demand fluctuations.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest demand planning trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 years of demand planning experience or more.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Demand Planning Software.
• Business reporting/data gathering software experience.
• Experience in the Manufacturing & Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing forecasting models.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay