Demand Planner

Description

Our client IMS Trading LLC- Cleanlogic is looking for a Demand Planner in the Audubon, PA market (19403)!

The difference we make

We think “nice and clean” is the greatest feeling in the world. That’s why we’re committed to offering the highest quality bath accessories at an affordable price. That’s why we act responsibly and sustainably. That’s why we treat our customers and our employees with fairness, respect, and care. That’s what being nice and clean is really all about, and right now, the world can use all the nice and clean it can get. 

What it takes to be “nice and clean”

When IMS began more than 20 years ago, we committed to creating a socially responsible company where everyone is invited to join us in doing good business that was good for all. We haven’t lost sight of that vision. Giving back and inspiring change is as much a part of our day as growing into the #1 national brand in the bath & accessories category. Today, we’re focused on making products to bathe every human and clean every home, while continuing our effort to diversify our voice, widen our perspective, and expand our reach. 

Our mission is to Inspire ALL to achieve Independence & Success. We are minority owned, NMSDC certified, and our products are accessible, focused on quality while supporting sustainability initiatives and employ our DEIA program in our workforce. Our inclusive packaging has blind and low-vision shoppers in mind with braille and proceeds support 501c3, Inspiration Foundation.

Position Summary

As the Demand Planner, you will improve the accuracy and reliability of the Demand Plan through projection of the most realistic estimate of customer demand in collaboration with other functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, eg.) and manage exceptions to enhance the responsiveness of the organization’s Supply Chain in fulfilling customer demand. As the Demand Planner, you will plan inventory levels that satisfy the customer service target for product availability and that minimize production, transportation, and warehousing costs. You will review weekly sales and finished goods inventory data and advise marketing and distribution colleagues of unexpected sales trends and/or inventory balances. Assist in long-range capacity studies to resolve requirements for new equipment and facilities. You will be the communication link between marketing, procurement, transportation, and distribution.

Essential Duties

Demand planning

· Ensure commitment from all functions, build, and maintain good communication and collaboration both within Supply Chain and with Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing and Finance.

· Monthly S&OP best practices including highlighting variances vs financial forecast and risks while maintaining and reporting monthly, quarterly, and fiscal forecast KPI’s.

· Capture, prioritize, analyze Marketing and Sales events; customer, consumer & competitor information; other external / internal trends and influences which impact demand.

· Effectively use Demand Planning system to enable an exception-based management approach.

· Collaborate with Marketing and Sales by providing input on a regular basis regarding product launches, portfolio optimization, rationale of commercial decisions, promotions, and customer behavior.

· Use appropriate statistical models and parameters to enrich statistical forecasts and generate accurate baseline demand forecast for 18-month horizon

· Generate and maintain a demand plan for a given portfolio of products, locations and/or customers, at the levels (product hierarchy and time) at which business decisions are taken.

· Focus on and deliver a stable demand plan, considering recent events, along with achievement of Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA), controlled variability of accuracy and no systematic bias.

· Develop and maintain SOP’s for the Demand Planner role.

· Coordinate and facilitate the monthly Demand/Supply Review meetings; act as Process Owner of this meeting to ensure the process is an integral part of the planning and control process.

Inventory management 

· Maintain system to reflect the lifecycle of products (predecessors, successors, temporary promotional.)

· Monitor alerts to identify potential inventory problems through all planning horizons and coordinate efforts to resolve. Run, review and monitor reports and alerts on a weekly / Daily / Basis and act on the alerts to manage by exception, making work efficient.

· Track and report finished goods inventories at IMS and 3PL warehouses.

· Actively follow-up actual sales to customers and sell-out data (POS) to identify exceptional or un-forecasted activities.

· Drive fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders.

· Create and maintain the appropriate master data in the planning systems, minimizing errors, avoiding duplication and obsolescence.

Requirements

Qualifications & skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, business, or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 5 years of dynamic and successful demand planning experience with strong and sustained performance, CPG preferred.

· Understanding of forecasting models and logics. 

· Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Vlookup/Xlookup/creating PivotTable/data sorting) 

· Familiarity with SAP (or other ERP). 

· Strong analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data and build quantitative models of business problems.

· APICS certification preferred.

· Excellent oral and written skills, organizational and time-management abilities, effective inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with personnel at all organizational levels.

· Ability to deal with ambiguity and deal with pushbacks as part of building a forecast with cross-functional partners.

· Flexibility and adaptability to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and priorities.

· Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have one clear answer.

· Strong knowledge of continuous improvement processes and principles

Values

Social Impact: "Support our mission to foster inclusivity and contribute to increasing employment opportunities for diverse talent, particularly individuals with disabilities, through your daily work and commitment to our purpose-driven goals."

Sustainable Contribution: "Contribute to our commitment to sustainability by aligning personal work practices with eco-friendly and socially responsible objectives, supporting a healthier planet."

Ethical Conduct: "Uphold a culture of ethical practices by embracing transparency, accountability, and responsible communication in your role, strengthening consumer trust and company integrity."

ADA

IMS Trading, LLC will make reasonable accommodations in   compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

OSH Act

IMS Trading, LLC is committed to providing a safe and   healthy workplace in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). All employees are expected to adhere to safety standards, participate in safety training, and report any hazards or   unsafe conditions. IMS Trading, LLC goal is to maintain a work   environment that is free from recognized hazards and to ensure the safety and   well-being of all employees. 

EEO

IMS Trading, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We   celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment   for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for   employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.