DEMAND PLANNER

This professional will be responsible for maintaining and improving the forecasting/demand planning process.This position will monitor performance, ID and recommend action plan to insure that forecast accuracy and inventory targets are achieved and customer service requirements are maintained.
Must be able to analyze volume impact of objective and subjective factors in the forecasting process. Obtain and define info from systems, such as Daly Commerce. Working with Sales to document forecast assumptions and manage the forecast generation cycle. Analyze with sales, events for cannibalization of the base forecast and adjusting the base forecast as needed. Analyzing inventory data and making recommendations to bridge supply outages in addition to providing root cause analysis of shortages and cancellations. Modifying the algorithms used in the forecasting model.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have excellent written and communication skills, a strong computer skills (Advanced Excel, Access, Forecasting Tool Software, strong problem solving, decision making skills and analytical skills. This professional must be degreed and have at least 5 years exp. Multi Location Forecast exp. and forecasting software exp is required.