What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planning, Sales and OPs Specialist II position at Karcher?
The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 -$100,000.00 depending on experience, with a 10% bonus opportunity.
The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday March 10th, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.
The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process integrates demand, supply, and financial planning into a forward-thinking plan based on input from the organization's key functional areas, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. S&OP links strategic plans to operational plans and strives to develop the most beneficial product portfolio and product mix to maximize sales and profit. The best S&OP processes include superior cross-functional participation and engagement from across the organization, working as a team with a specific person in the role of owner.
This is how you WOW :
- Participate in the development of statistical models to optimize safety stocks without negatively affecting customer service levels
- Review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demand
- Notify Scheduling and Manufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis
- Communication with Manufacturing about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updates
- Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand / service-cost issues
- Document assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams' input
- Analyze and upload timely and accurate periods of 12 months' forecasts on a monthly basis
- Facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders
- Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings
- Create and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and S&OP processes
- Measure, control, and improve S&OP forecast accuracy through clearly defined metrics
It would be WOW if you would bring this in :
Our Kärcher WOW-package :
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer - M / F / Disabled / Veteran
So : Wanna WOW with us?
Simply upload your resumeonline and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!
Together towards a clean world.
Fabiana Valbuena | Talent Acquisition Manager
Fabiana.Valbuena@Karcher.com
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
