Demand Planner

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Aerospace and Defense supply chain team. In this role, you will lead the processes to collect and create the demand plans for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process through collaboration with Sales, Production Owners, Engineering, etc. You will document the supporting assumptions that underpin the plans and resulting forecast. The work includes managing all aspects of the demand plan, creating scenarios and working with the supply team to manage deviations. The Demand Planner collaborates with the Master Planner as the link to supply planning. The demand planner is responsible for measuring the performance of the demand plan and leading performance and process improvement. The demand plan is a critical foundational step in the S&OP process. This role is located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Pay and Benefits: $100,000 - $120,000 per year Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at Responsibilities Validate the Demand plan to support product life cycle management, business strategy and the operating plan Responsible for identifying and planning for all sources of demand (sales, samples, internal) for the 4-24 month horizon Develops demand plans at the family level for S&OP in volume and price/revenue, documents assumptions supporting the plans, and facilitates the Demand Review process Disaggregates demand and creates a forecast at the mix level and short-term horizon to communicate to the Supply planning team Establishes & executes policies with the Sales team for order management and prioritization (lead times, demand time fences) Identifies new product developments (and phase in and phase out) to be incorporated into the Demand plans. Manages changes in demand in the short (0-3 months) and mid-term, and collaborates on solutions with the Supply team Manages and takes appropriate action on abnormal demand and demand exceptions Identifies demand scenarios to be modeled with the Supply team Leads improvement in demand planning processes, methods, metrics, practices and policies Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Technical field or Supply Chain and 5 years relevant experience in Sales, Marketing, Product Management and/or Supply Chain OR 10 years proven experience in lieu of a degree in one or more of the following: Account Management, Progression of planning roles into Master Planner or Supply Chain Leadership roles Experience in S&OP processes in the mid and long term horizons Experience in scenario planning, including ability to work with financial assessments Experience in ERP functionality to support Demand Planning processes Experience in ERP, advanced planning systems, and reporting systems Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement solutions Understanding of inventory management & strategies Ability to effectively create partnership with the Commercial organization Demonstrated capability in statistical methodology Ability to travel up to 10% Desired Qualifications APICS (ASCM) CPIM certification, CSCP or IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting) certification Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for profit-sharing. Learn more at Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. #J-18808-Ljbffr