What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Planner Specialist position at The Sterling Choice?
The Sterling Choice is a leading food company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. We continue to invest in growth, sustainability, and excellence.
This role offers the opportunity to join our team as a Demand Planner responsible for forecasting consumer demand, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring seamless collaboration between sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and other insights.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to improve forecast accuracy and align business strategies.
- Analyze demand patterns, sales trends, and promotional activities to anticipate and mitigate risks.
- Communicate forecast updates and potential demand changes to stakeholders.
- Lead demand planning meetings and support key customers with data-driven recommendations.
- Assist in inventory planning and replenishment strategies to optimize stock levels.
- Utilize demand planning tools like SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, JDA, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related analytics, ideally in the Food or CPG industry.
- Proficiency in Excel and demand planning software (SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, JDE, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A problem-solving mindset with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
