What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Demand Planning position at Medline?
Job Summary
This position is responsible for leading and directing all forecasting and demand planning activities across Medline's US business, with responsibility for forecasting more than $20 Billion in annual revenue. This position will drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and forecast accuracy by directing the strategic design, staffing and execution of projects targeted to improve decision making, efficiency and results. The position will oversee and develop a diverse team of 40 employees and growing.
Job Description
- Direct and oversee all US demand planning functions and ensure alignment of forecast management processes with company goals and constraints.
- Develop and implement forecasting strategies across multiple time horizons and aggregation levels to drive highest levels of forecast accuracy and align with other supply chain KPI's.
- Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, collaborating with key stakeholders in Supply Planning, Product Divisions, Sales, and Finance to understand market trends and develop or adjust demand plans to support business objectives for each category and market segment.
- Provide oversight and guidance over customer level forecast input and ongoing maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement activities and technology enhancement initiatives within the team.
- Communicate regularly with senior leadership regarding status of demand planning KPIs and provide alerts regarding any anticipated risks.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team of demand planning professionals through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :
Education
Work Experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position :
152,880.00 - $229,320.00 Annual
The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and / or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
Every day, we're focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what's right to delivering business results, together, we're better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability / handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Salary : $152,880 - $229,320
