Demand Planner - Supply Chain

Production Control - Forecasting- Demand Planner
Costa Mesa , California

The Planning & Demand Manager will be responsible for maximizing sales and supporting world class delivery service metrics. The planner will achieve this by developing a deep understanding of demand, working with others to develop a robust supply chain plan and orchestrating an agile supply chain that can rapidly address upside opportunities and downside risk. Lead initiatives while driving supply chain responsiveness and efficiencies and by designing world-class statistical analytics capabilities for a rapidly growing business environment. Send resume to Searchtec at Gmail dot com

Key Responsibilities:
Establish a robust Sales & Operations Planning process and tools
Generate robust statistical forecast based on data
Define sales pipeline reporting requirements
Collaborate with sales leadership to measure pipeline visibility and cleanliness and hold sales . Send resume to Searchtec at Gmail dot com.
accountable for good data
Collaborate with Company Leadership to increase execution capabilities and commitments.
Lead collaborative discussions on upside and downside risk which could result in changes to the products and inventory plan.
Bring demand and supply together and establish Business Plan which drives the supply chain
Create the demand forecast and safety stock min/max inventory levels to share with management and suppliers
Develop strong relationships with supply chain staff so they may align their approach to the business strategy
Collaborate with sales to eliminate excess finished goods inventory and excess material inventory.send resume to Searchtec at Gmail dot com.
Manage the ERP system as a decision making support tool which incorporates statistical forecasting, capacity and material
optimization, and material attributes such as cost and lead time. Ensures that the right level of information is available to the right audience at the right time. Foster its adoption within the company
Lead management decisions based on inventory, key supply chain information for optimizing the supply chain and
clear decision points in the supply chain
Build the organization, developing team members & hiring business talent where appropriate.

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
MBA or Masters degree preferred.
3plus years of demand planning or supply chain management experience with proficiency in supply chain concepts, including how demand/supply planning impacts other functions of the business
Experience in developing statistical modeling tools for demand and supply planning
Microsoft Excel, Access user
Familiarity with ERP/MRP ( Microsoft Dynamic) or similar tools
Experience working in global teams
Dedication to detail and accuracy
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and collaborative management style