What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner Job at Visual Comfort & Co. in Skokie position at Mediabistro?
Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America Req #351
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Demand Planner
Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with products and customers. Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their assigned products, incorporating forecast information gathered from sales, product management, and new product development.
Responsibilities :
- Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare forecast data.
- Develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
- Interact with sales, product management, and new product development teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative approach to ensure current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Prepare Reporting Packages for different Business Segments.
- Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Develop, maintain, and evaluate metrics, dashboards, reports, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor and request supplier expedites according to planning and demand schedules; primary contact for assigned vendors.
- Review the system-generated MRP and various other reports to generate and track purchase orders based on item demand.
- Issue and update purchase orders / dates with domestic and / or international vendors.
- Extract and integrate data from multiple sources using tools such as Microsoft Excel.
- Utilize Business Intelligence tools for ad hoc analysis and reporting.
- Analyze data to provide detailed analysis supporting decision-making initiatives.
- Ability to convert strategic planning into tactical execution.
- Research, implement, and maintain best practices in demand planning.
Requirements :
We Provide :
Compensation Range : $80,000 - 90,000
LI-hybrid
Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
