Demand Planning Manager
Meyer Corporation
- Vallejo, CA
- $80,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Achieve targeted demand planning / forecast accuracy measures.
- Orchestrates end-to-end demand work-process (statistical forecast generation, consumption data analysis, SKU classification, assumption management & documentation, post-launch tracking) along with reporting and continuous improvement across functions, business, and sites. Drives standard scorecard reviews ensuring the right gap analysis & action planning is in place to correct variances.
- Ensures a consistent delivery of an effective demand plan which comprises a rolling
- Owns demand improvement projects within ERP/Demand Planning software, processes, and documentation. Drives implementation of best practices and develops effective planning processes.
- Supports Integrated Business Planning (IBP) by helping to reconcile an operational demand plan vs a financial annual operating plan/ projections.
- Assists with managing Risk & Opportunities (R&Os), coordinating activities to mitigate risk and drive opportunities.
- Provides indirect leadership. Building talent to grow our team and organizations capabilities.
- Other duties as assigned by Sr. Mg Demand alignment & planning.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field with equivalent work experience.
- Must have 5 to 10 years of prior planning experience in a high volume/complexity environment.
- Strong leadership – able to set a vision, engage up, down and across functions, and drive alignment to actions.
- Proven ability to analyze and consolidate large volumes of data, develop a fact-based point of view, and communicate it effectively and convincingly.
- Experience with project management
- Experience creating models to predict demand and scenarios.
- Demonstrates a strong operational discipline. Keen attention to detail
- Demonstrates a goal oriented, results driven approach.
- Exemplary work ethics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with the confidence to present to senior management. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability and confidence to challenge the status quo. Creative problem-solving and strong time management skills.
- Ability to make decisions fast and effectively, remaining calm under pressure.
- Advanced MS Office, namely Excel, Google Sheets. Experience with Demand Generation software.
- Affiliation or certification through APICS highly preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residency, valid passport, and the ability to travel internationally.
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities to perform the job duties.