Demand Planner

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Materials and Planning Professional Stamford, CT, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting and demand planning for assigned US product lines. The role supports inventory management, supply planning, and ERP data accuracy to maintain appropriate inventory levels and meet customer demand. The Demand Planner works closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Supply Chain Operations to maintain accurate forecasts, identify demand trends and risks, and support effective purchasing, inventory, and logistics decisions.

The individual contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support overall business objectives.

WHO WE ARE:

At Rollease Acmeda, we are innovators of precision window covering hardware systems, specialized fabrics, and automated shade solutions. Since 1980, we have been on the cutting edge of design, development and distribution within the window furnishing industry. The years of knowledge and experience have enabled us to deliver broader product choices, enhanced technologies, and an exceptional level of service to our trade customer base.

We are proudly owned by JM Family Enterprises, one of the largest privately owned companies in the US.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Maintain demand forecasts for assigned US product lines based on historical demand, trends, seasonality, and inputs from Sales, customers, and Product Management. Identify forecast variances and recommend adjustments as needed
• Apply system overrides in the demand planning software as needed
• Maintain accurate demand planning and ERP master data, including safety stocks, reorder points, lead times, and other inventory parameters, to support effective inventory management and replenishment
• Collaborate with the other Demand Planner to share knowledge, cross-train on key responsibilities, and ensure continuity of critical demand planning activities.
• Establish schedules and execution plans for daily, weekly, and monthly demand planning activities
• Follow established planning processes and contribute to the development and documentation of procedures, tools, and process improvements that reduce stockouts and optimize inventory management
• Conduct regular demand reviews with Product Management to review forecasts, discuss demand changes, and identify risks and opportunities
• Hold quarterly sales focused demand reviews with sales team to track future risks and opportunities
• Support key customers’ forecasting needs by meeting regularly, providing reports, and gathering input
• Develop actionable insights, datasets, and reports based on analysis to address key supply chain needs
• Identify and communicate forecast risks and opportunities to management, recommend corrective actions, and follow through on agreed-upon activities
• Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
• Address demand-related changes and issues in a timely and effective manner
• Monitor product life cycles and new product development activities, and perform related planning tasks
• Develop forecasts for new products in collaboration with Product Management and Sales, tracking actual performance and adjusting forecasts as needed
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers to develop forecasts, material plans, and actions that optimize supply chain decisions across the business
• Assist Buying team with purchasing activity and perform analysis of supplier capacity, air freight or other impacts to output when needed
• Support the S&OP process…