Demand Planner

## Demand Planner Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Newbury Township, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR1117##
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* Job Description:

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* Purpose:

** The Demand Planner analyzes sales forecasts, historical sales trends, consumer market opportunities and constraints, marketing campaign expectations, and the product lifecycle to prepare a recurring forecast for the demand of products for a segment of the customer base.
** Key Areas of Responsibilities:
*** Collects and analyzes sales expectations, historical trends, and market potential to derive a sales forecast for the customer segment. Identifies customer volume patterns and works to develop consensus on monthly forecast accuracy target.
* Produces forecast models that generate multiple demand scenarios, identifying and raising visibility to risks and opportunities.
* Improves forecast accuracy by identifying key root causes for forecast errors and implements initiatives to improve future forecast accuracy.
* Reconciles significant variances through cross functional research and refines the forecast to reflect updated assumptions.
* Maintains a promotional campaign calendar to align short term campaign expectations with forecast variances.  Collaborates with sales team to capture changes by customer and communicates volume adjustments throughout supply chain channels.
* Monitors inventory levels to ensure inventories meet short-term forecast demand changes.
* Utilizes available systems (ERP, CRM) to develop reports that monitor sales and delivery activity necessary to measure the effectiveness of forecast modeling.
* Participates in and may lead Sales and Operations Planning meetings providing insight into customer segment ordering trends or variances.
* Collaborates with Demand Planning team to incorporate new products and transition out obsolete products from the forecast cycle.
** Key Performance Indicators****:
*** Forecast accuracy, reduction in variances.
* Demand vs Schedule alignment.
* Adherence to scheduled fulfilment to team goal of 90%
** Key Challenges and Decisions**:
* Demand Planner is a new role and will require ingenuity to incorporate necessary processes and procedures.
* MRP capabilities are not yet integrated within the ERP system.
* CRM is not integrated within sales order entry system.
* Need to draw accurate conclusions from large sets of data.
** Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**:
* Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
* 3 – 5 years’ experience with demand planning, forecasting models and applications.
* Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of MRP processes.  

Experience with JD Edwards software a plus.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity.
* Good computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet proficiency.
** Organizational Context**:

The Demand Planner reports to the Sales and Operations Planning Manager and collaborates cross functionally with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance.
** Why Join Kinetico:
*** Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
* Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
* 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
* Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
* Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
* Wellness Program
* Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
** Our Commitment and Difference:
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