Temporary Planner

**Fender Musical Instruments Corporation **is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe**. **Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a **Planner **to join our team**.**_ In this job, you will prepare and submit an updated work program and cash flow curve showing actual progress, identify weaknesses, and establish means and methods for recovery, if any, as well as new critical activities._
- _**Essential Functions**:

- Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advise project management.
- Monitor daily work progress and prepare the weekly and monthly program and report.
- Maintain and record updates of site work progress obtained from the Project Manager.
- Prepares monthly report reflecting work progress summary.
- Report to the Project Manager about the current work progress and make a comparison between
- Plan and actual progress and study the impact of alternative approaches to work.
- Participate in project meetings and discussions with the Client as required.
- Assists in preparing work programs, cash flow, and workforce histograms for tenders.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
- Additional duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, allocation or replenishment, financial planning, or financial analysis position.
- Proven work experience managing a high volume, large SKU base (10,000+) in a retail environment across multiple distribution centers is a must.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be strategic.
- Strong communication skills, ability to present complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of SAP R/3, and SAP Business Warehouse; advanced data mining skills preferred.
- English language competency is required.

**About Fender Musical Instruments**: