Demand Planner – Forecasting and Supply Chain
| Company | Ferguson |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntersville, NC, USA, Pineville, NC, USA |
| Salary | $3375 – $7333.7 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- 1-3 years of Demand/Supply planning experience, proven understanding of Supply Chain concepts, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Analysis, or Operations preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or related analytical subject preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel required including V-Lookups, IF Functions and Statements, Pivot tables. Advanced knowledge preferred
- Strong analytical skills and ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Follow monthly cadence to analyze, collaborate and collect input from cross functional departments to adjust the demand forecast and reach consensus with all parties
- Ensure ongoing supply at the distribution centers (DC) in support of meeting the overall national demand plan
- Attend monthly Demand Consensus meeting in the S&OP cycle to report on all relevant forecast changes, collaborate with participants and challenge aspects of the forecast that do not align with the trends and analysis presented by the planning team
- Finalize and release Planned Orders as suggested by the ERP system monthly to supply to the DC and adjust order quantities as needed
- Analyze Customer Portals, Dashboards, and Scorecards to ensure we are performing to SLA and liaison with the Supply Manager and DC when operational requests are initiated
- Run monthly reporting on forecast accuracy and forecast bias
- Serve as a mentor and advocate to educate the organization on the benefits of prioritizing demand planning and S&OP processes
- Sharpen forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast error, recommending, and implementing appropriate action plans to strategically adjust demand forecast with insights derived from these metrics
- Collaborate with suppliers to manage delivery timelines to facilitate accurate cash flow forecasting
- Ensure optimal inventory flow to reduce risk, eliminate constraints and decrease lead times on key items
- Lead projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior S&OP, SIOP experience, or related supply chain planning process preferred
- Experience leading collaborative demand meetings, participating in a consensus process or involvement in an S&OP process
- Experience using SAP and Demand Forecasting Software (Forecast Pro) preferred
- SQL database & PowerBI proficiency are a plus
- APICS Supply Chain Certification preferred