Partner with Marketing and Category Management, Sales and Operations team to create an accurate demand forecast that supports sales and sales strategies while having the right inventory at the right time that meets the Demand Planning KPIs and reports.
Forecast Management - use statistical and historical trends, demand drivers, and market knowledge to develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregations for 12+ month periods, to support the Sales & Operation process.
Inventory Management - develop inventory targets, safety stock, and re-order points to optimize inventory turns and service levels, closely monitoring the health of the inventory and resolving product shortages and slow-moving, aged, or excess inventory.
Sales and Operations Meetings (S&OP) - lead monthly demand meetings to develop consensus-based constrained/unconstrained sales volume plans and document changes in demand from demand drivers and other assignable causes.
Evaluate forecast performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Effectively communicates inventory opportunities to drive sales.
Build relationships throughout the supply chain to recognize and address process improvement opportunities.
Successfully deliver new product launches through the stages of capacity evaluation, ramp up production and in market delivery.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related
6+ years of experience of demand planning and/or S&OP
Ability to run and work with sales data and perform analysis, creating dashboards
Ability to develop and manage metrics that drive performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail
Capability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
Willing to learn and improvise as needed, positive attitude and a strong team player.
Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite applications with advanced Excel skills
Experience with SAP APO
Experience in strategic planning in global organization
Experience with S&OP processes
Experience in Power BI/visualization tools
Experience of communicating insights gained from data with clarity and impact
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
$75,000 - $85,000 annually plus bonusComprehensive health, dental and vision insuranceWellness discounts on medical premiums100% covered life and long-term disability insurance401k with company matchPTO + holidaysGenerous Employee Purchase ProgramWellness and volunteer programsMiele is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports and enforces a drug-free workplace. EOE/AA:M/F/D/VHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Miele · Princeton