demand planning manager.

Our client is looking to hire a Demand Planning Manager that has the leadership skills to thrive in a fast-paced, detailed orientated, high volume position.  While the title is manager, this is a individual contributor opportunity with NO direct reports.  The primary responsibilities will be:

• Develop the demand plan (operational forecasts) at multiple aggregation levels for various time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
• Review statistical forecast trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.

This position is 100% remote but you MUST sit in the EST time zone!  This is a 6 month opportunity that could convert to perm for the right candidate.   Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associates degree or higher in business or related discipline.
• 3-5 years plus experience and background in Supply Planning and/or Demand Planning
• Comfort level with a very high volume, fast paced operation in a time sensitive environment.
• Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel and Power Point.
• Analytical, Microsoft Excel, Oracle O’Cloud based planning (prefer to have but not must)
• Proficiency in SAP or Oracle 
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry highly preferred

salary: $26 - $30 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Develop the demand plan (operational forecasts) at multiple aggregation levels for various time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
• Review statistical forecast trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Conduct updated sales, promotional, and NPI marketing assumptions.
• Interact with sales, marketing, promotions, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Promotional, and Customer Finance teams to obtain and ensure that information is current and accurate for demand forecasts.
• Reports forecast accuracy KPIs (MAPE, BIAS) including rationale for trends/changes
• Consolidates inputs for S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) review meetings, including building and/or consolidating presentation materials

Skills

Analyst

Logistics

Supply Chain

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Consumer Packaged Goods

Demand Planning

SAP

Forecasting

Leadership

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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