What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at CentroMotion?
Description
The Demand Planner will use analytical and statistical methods to accurately predict future customer demand for our company’s products, playing a crucial role in inventory management by forecasting sales and ensuring optimal stock levels to meet market needs while minimizing excess inventory. They will achieve this by analyzing sales data, market trends, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to generate accurate demand forecasts. The Demand Forecast will facilitate the creation of the Supply Plan in our organization’s SIOP process.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
• Responsible to administer and facilitate the monthly rolling demand plans and forecast files as part of the SIOP process and key input to the master scheduling process.
• Develop effective sales forecasting models based on industry trends, inputs from sales and marketing and historical demand patterns.
• Develop dashboards to provide key insights in demand patterns and forecast accuracy.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts and pending sales orders.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Identify opportunities for inventory reduction.
• Identify potential risks to demand forecasts, such as economic fluctuations or supply chain disruptions, and develop mitigation strategies
• Supports plant safety rules and safety observation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Requirements
• Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in demand planning and inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.
• APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player – detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task/prioritize.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and demand planning software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of supply chain management principles.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Understanding of data modeling and forecasting techniques.
Physical & Mental Demands:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.
• Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.
• $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.
• Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.
• Clean and safe work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
