Senior Demand Planner

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Demand Planner to join our team. This position will play a critical role in managing inventory levels and forecasting demand across our various locations and facilities. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal inventory management and customer satisfaction.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, supply chain and operations teams at each location to gather relevant data and insights for demand planning.
• Lead the development and enhancement of demand planning processes and systems to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness to market changes.
• Monitor inventory levels, sales trends, and customer demand at each location to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of inventory to each location and manage inventory replenishment processes.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track inventory performance, forecast accuracy, and service levels at each location.
• Develop and execute inventory management strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels across multiple locations and facilities.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts to accurately forecast demand for products at each location.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives including SKU rationalization, safety stock management, and inventory obsolescence management across multiple facilities.
• Train and mentor inventory and demand planning teams at each location to ensure alignment with company objectives and best practices.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in inventory management and demand planning to continuously improve processes and systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, or supply chain management roles within the consumer product industry.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing inventory management and demand planning strategies in a multi-location environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in demand planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to sit/stand for 8 hours.
• Walking, bending, light lifting to 50 lbs.
• Base salary + bonus base on company and personal performance
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplement insurance programs with company assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time off, Paid Holidays

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

• Base salary + bonus base on company and personal performance
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplement insurance programs with company assistance
• 401(k) with company match Paid Time off, Paid Holidays