Demand Planning Professional 1

Demand Planning Professional 1

Position: Demand Planning Professional 1

Location: Rockford, TN

Schedule: On-site, full-time (8:00 AM 4:30 PM)

Reason for Hire: Temporary backfill for an employee on extended leave; slight possibility of converting to full-time but not guaranteed

Experience Requirements

Minimum: Open to candidates with 2+ years if they have relevant skills and experience.

Interview Process

Format: Single on-site interview. Includes a plant tour and a longer discussion with Connie (key stakeholder).

Top Skills & Must-Haves

• Client Excel & Word proficiency (spreadsheets and documentation).
• Attention to detail and accuracy (especially with numbers and inventory control).
• Production scheduling experience.
• Manufacturing planning experience.
• Strong communication skills (cross-functional collaboration).

Preferred/Nice-to-Have Skills

• SAP experience (ERP system used by the company).
• Inventory control background.
• Experience with other ERP systems (Oracle, etc.) may help, but SAP is unique.

Team & Collaboration

Works with: Two other demand planners. Finance team. Shipping/receiving and stockroom personnel. Production supervisors and associates. Communication and teamwork are critical.

Role Responsibilities

Initially a support role for existing demand planners. Over time, may take on specific product planning responsibilities as they learn. Core tasks align with job description:

• Develop and maintain production schedules.
• Plan materials and manage inventory.
• Use MRP system for forecasting and planning.
• Prepare requisitions for materials/components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement teams.

Develop & maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of product. Plan materials ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained. Use MRP system to forecast demands, plan production and manage inventory, with a strong understanding of production planning principles. Prepare requisitions to obtain necessary materials & components. Collaborate with manufacturing team to ensure deadlines are met. Collaborate with purchasing/procurement team to ensure supplier timeliness. Comply with all company regulations and safety standards, following SOPs / MPIs. Knowledge of bill of materials. Product phase in/ phase out knowledge. Support of R&D new product releases from R&D phase through release to production. Strong knowledge of SAP.