JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Manager Analytics & Forecasting will lead the development and management of supply, demand and inventory forecasts at multiple levels for raw material. This person will oversee the creation and evaluation of item-level statistical forecasts and supports event-based movement of product to drive efficient purchasing execution and productive inventory
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-
Lead project launch, facilitate and maintain S&OP process; developing both demand plan and supply forecast at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of the inventory planning function
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Reviews historical sales and inventory trends, researches demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models and evaluates forecast results
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Coordinates cross-functional activities to reconcile significant variances and refines the forecast model to reflect updated sales and origination assumptions.
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Interacts with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service to understand forecast drivers
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Uses and maintains the supply and demand planning software/tools/model as well as Microsoft Excel as primary forecasting system tools
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Provides input to the Supply chain organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items and new products.
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Closely coordinates and communicates customer action plans with supply chain organization.
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Creating statistical forecasts
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Reviewing, coordinating and communicating Sales and Demand Plans
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Achieving consensus with operational demand forecasts
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Providing input to volume planning
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Preparing and maintaining relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree
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5+ years of relevant experience developing and maintaining an S&OP process
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3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing direct reports
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Demonstrated track record of accomplishments in a similar role managing supply, demand and inventory planning
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Technical experience using advanced forecasting tools
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Outstanding analytical skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS-
Position follows a hybrid work requirement, consisting of four (4) days onsite and one (1) day remote weekly.
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Primarily office-based with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent matters.
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Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
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Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities
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