Senior Demand Planner

• Lead monthly demand planning process by collaborating with sales, finance, marketing and IT systems to update demand plans.
• Analyze monthly statistical forecast and make changes/recommendations for inclusion into the demand plan.
• Conduct monthly demand consensus and supply planning meetings; resolve demand/supply issues and elevate unresolved issues the appropriate decision maker(s).
• Communicate results to internal groups including sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
• Develop monthly build plans for assigned manufacturing facilities as well as monthly requirements for purchased finished goods.
• Manage (finished goods) inventory levels and associated parameters (e.g., safety stock).
• Participate in new product implementation with phase-in/phase-out planning that provides a smooth transition and minimizes obsolete material.
• Key contributor to driving process improvements within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

• Bacheor's Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience.
• Experience in demand forecasting.
• Strong excel analytical experience (v look up, pivot tables, working with complex data).
• English language fluency (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Must reside near one of our following facilities: Mentor, OH (USA); Plymouth, MN (USA); Monterrey, Mexico; or Quebec, Canada. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistical or Supply Chain related disciplines, preferred.
• MBA, preferred.
• APICS Certification, preferred.

• Excellent technical/computer skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in lean and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, problem solving, business acumen, and time management skills.

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