What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand and Supply Planning Manager position at Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC?
Job Responsibilities:
- Help optimize inventory levels by integrating sales forecasts, production planning, customer requirements, lead times and working capital restrictions.
- Build statistical demand forecast models and collaborate with the sales team to publish a comprehensive demand plan. Finalize demand figures by developing the necessary sensitivity framework around accuracy.
- Collect, verify, and analyze statistical sales, planning, procurement, inventory, and warehousing data to support the monthly S&OP Meeting and process.
- Responsible for leading and managing planning and scheduling team, identifying key areas of opportunity, building and leading strategic goals.
- Implementation and improvement of inventory management processes to achieve desired inventory accuracy targets.
- Make recommendations on planning parameters in JD Edwards including safety stock, MOQs, EOQs, Lead times & ABC classifications.
- Lead new supply chain and MRP projects.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Required Skills &Training:
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Full understanding of Supply Chain IT systems with in-depth knowledge of JD Edwards or comparable MRP systems
- Expert user skills in Excel and other relevant reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Problem solving/analysis, technical capacity, communication proficiency, decision making, and collaboration skills are a must.
- High energy and superb communication skills with the ability to influence and drive actions.
- Experience leading a team.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree requiring analytical and quantitative skills.
- Minimum 5 years of relatable experience in Supply Chain, Data Analytics or Manufacturing Environment
We recognize the importance of meaningful compensation and benefits in helping our employees care for themselves and their families. Whitmore provides competitive compensation packages and a range of benefits that contribute to the overall well-being of our team members.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Maternity & Paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately
- 401(k) additional profit sharing – up to 3%
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- UKG Wallet, choose when and how to get paid.
Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intra-family offense, and place of residence or business.
Through Whitmore Cares, our community engagement initiative, we encourage and provide opportunities for our employees to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. We believe in the power of giving back and actively support initiatives that enhance the well-being of the communities in which we live and work.