Demand Planner
1 week ago
**JOB SUMMARY**:
This position is responsible for managing the planning, inventory, and forecasting functions to meet company objectives and customer requirements for Supply Chain.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Develop and maintain S&OP process to provide forward looking view of demand. Facilitate a collaborative planning process with sales, production, finance and quality departments.
Prepare analyses needed to support S&OP process and conduct monthly meetings. Make recommendations for operational and inventory forecasts.
Determine most cost effective level of finished goods and raw materials inventory across all warehouses to ensure on-time deliveries, based on historic demand, supplier lead times, manufacturing cycle times, and non-forecasted demand, while minimizing carrying costs and transportation costs.
Monitor and execute orders, supported by Inventory Coordinator, to maintain appropriate inventory levels. Alert Supply Chain Manager if conditions are not being met, and advise of paths forward to correct deviations.
Work with Operations Supervisor to ensure proper production control planning and scheduling of products using JD Edwards ERP system.
Work with Supply Chain Manager, Controller and General Manager to develop measures related to achievement of supply chain goals/KPIs.
Develop and manage processes to ensure that all required system data is maintained with a high degree of integrity, supported by Inventory Coordinator. Constantly seek ways to improve all related processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
Adhoc project management.
**SKILLS & ABILITIES**:
Extensive computer skills including relational database development experience.
Extensive experience in dealing with JD Edwards ERP system.
Previous project management and supervisory experience required.
Deadline driven.
Experience with local and/or international listed companies.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:
Certification in Planning and Inventory Management or Supply Chain Management.
Four (4) years progressive operations background in a process-related industry, including demand planning, ERP implementation and user experience.
Previous project management and supervisory experience required. Experience should also include time in Purchasing, Inventory Control and Production and direct experience in supervising both management and clerical employees is necessary.
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