Demand Planner

Contribution

The role requires in hands-on commercial demand planning experience and expertise in forecasting software. It is achieve forecast accuracy and minimized bias for all material/plant combinations within the assigned business unit. The global Demand planner will work directly with customers and/or distributors. And collaboratively with the supply chain team, sales, marketing and Finance.

Responsibilities

-Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.

-Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.

-Prepare production planning needs based on Markets demand

-Work with customers, sales, and marketing to improve forecast accuracy.

-Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands

-Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.

-Coordinate shipments schedule with customers

-Maintain inventory levels, cost reduction and availability based product life cycle

-Address demand related queries and issues in a timely manner.

-Schedule monthly forecast meetings with all customers as required

-Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.

Requirements

Industrial Engineering or logistics or relevant degrees
2-3 years’ experience working in planning, Supply chain
Industrial Engineering or logistics degrees
Experience with ERP systems & Microsoft Office, strong proficiency in Excel
Fast learner, Independent and autodidact, who has the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Strong analytical & communication skills
Excellent English
Customer oriented with the ability to influence and motivate internal and external partners