Demand Planner

At IRIS USA Inc., we have always aimed to enhance how people organize their lives, making us a leader in the organization industry. Our breakthrough came in 1994 when we introduced clear plastic storage solutions, by growing domestic home storage manufacturing through robotic automation into Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Since then, we have expanded our range to include small appliances, pet products, home goods, and RTA furniture, catering to a wide array of customer needs.

Celebrating sixty years as a global brand, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Our success stems not just from our products, but from our commitment to building lasting relationships with our customers, offering solutions that simplify and organize life in homes, offices, and beyond.

production plan derived from customer forecast and adjust plan and/or inventory of materials and equipment required to meet customer demand.

• Analyze and adjust production plan based upon availability of materials and equipment
• Plan and facilitate proper inventory of materials and equipment at production sites for production start to ensure on time and complete order fulfillment and shipping schedules
• Resolve exceptions utilizing factory change or shipping date change via the product availability notification
• Obtain weekly over the road and rail freight quote from carriers and coordinate transfer schedules using the most cost-effective transportation solutions
• Compile, prepare, and maintain weekly reports tracking customer shipment rejection transfer costs and related transportation
• Effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders using multiple tools to ensure effective visual communication
• Perform similar level or nature of duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent years of related experience

• Supply chain principles
• Forecasting principles
• Production scheduling
• Customer service principles

• Using computer hardware, including keyboard, mouse, monitor, and related hardware
• Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Perform basic math, using Microsoft Excel to find sum, percentage, average, and median

• Manage time effectively and provide daily direction
• Identifying and resolving problems
• Continuously challenge oneself and others to improve better operating practices
• Act with urgency
• Prepare reports using a variety of methods from multiple sources of data
• Review data and ensuring accuracy and timeliness and relevancy
• Multi-task under strict deadlines while having multiple priorities at one time
• Exhibit positive attitude and openness to learning
• Effectively communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment
• Demonstrate high-level of organization and planning
• Exercise independent motivation
• Follow verbal and written English instructions
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
• Exhibit courteous and respectful demeanor towards all company personnel in words and action
• Exhibit a cooperative, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Build teamwork and resolve conflicts
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Exercise good judgement and maintain a high level of ethical behavior

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light work:
Activities will involve frequent sitting, using a computer, analyzing large amounts of data, communicating verbally and in writing. Exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, and hand and eye movement. Move and operate presentation equipment. Travel to and from meetings and various locations inside and outside the building.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is frequently within an office setting with low to…