Demand Planning Manager - (FT)

Job Description

Job Description

The Demand Planning Manager is a first-level manager who is responsible for overseeing and optimizing planning processes to ensure efficient resource allocation, production schedules, and inventory management. This role will lead the day-to-day activities of the planning team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and develop strategies to streamline production and distribution processes.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Review, monitor and make decisions regarding inventory levels, inventory turns, and planning.
• Supervise and direct planners in their purchasing activities of assigned product groups.
• Research impact of recommended changes with external areas that may be affected.
• Liaison with planning, customer service, manufacturing, sales, and senior management regarding prioritization of critical, high-profile orders based on impact to customers and business of prioritizing decisions.
• Address, communicate, and offer resolutions for inventory issues.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Utilize forecasting data to optimize production and inventory planning.
• Oversee daily work schedules and plans.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production and planning objectives.
• Monitor and adjust resource allocation based on demand fluctuations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.

Competencies:

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.