Demand Planner

Important transnational company Search:**Demand planner****Responsibilities**- On a weekly basis analyze actual demand data from IBP, focusing on exceptions (outliers)- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare reports and forecast data for reviews, select the best statistical forecast models, solicit inputs, make recommendations, and evaluate forecast accuracy results.- Adjust and firm the demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function- Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales and Marketing and Materials Management to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing projections- Define, report and process designs that lead to process simplification, standardization, and enhanced business planning- Ensure SAP is driving purchasing and manufacturing demand accurately to fulfill the forecast- Tracking bookings and shipments to provide summarized documentation for review in SIOP meetings driving a consensus on sales, production/purchasing and inventory.- Review and manage master data elements that drive the supply chain (Min/Max, Lead Times, Safety Stocks, etc.)- Oversee Planning Parameters as changes in business conditions warrant (make-to-buy, factory responsibility, process lanes, inventory location management) in order to achieve supply chain efficiencies, service & inventory objectives.- Leverage industry best planning practices to continually improve the process- Comply with company policies and procedures- Collaborate with sister company personnel to determine master data field settings in support of purchase/sale between companies while minimizing waste- Collaborate across sites and departments to determine master data field settings when transferring manufacturing responsibility from one site to another.- Identify audit criteria and direct the audit of master data fields to maintain data integrity for Light Industrial**Required Skills and Experience**- 4-year degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent- APICS CPIM certification OR commitment to achieve certification while employed is preferred- 2 years Forecasting, Demand Planning, Production Planning or Supply Chain Management experience- preferred oManufacturing environment preferred- Strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship management with internal and external business partners- Analytical thinking - the ability to analyze and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis- Creative thinking - the ability to think outside the box, coming up with new solutions to old problems- Interpersonal skills - interacting with others is an integral part of formulating the forecast- Strong computer skills required:- MS Office, especially Excel (intermediate level) & Teams- Power BI or other Reporting software- PowerPoint- Some travel (up to 20%) may be required.**Preferred Qualifications**- SAP experience (SD/PP/MM) preferred- SAP IBP experience preferred- Familiarity with statistics, applied math and statistical software**We offer**:- Direct hiring, Contract by the company- Major medical expenses- Life insurance- Vacation premium above the law- Food Coupons- Saving FundTipo de puesto: Tiempo completoSueldo: $380,000.00 - $430,000.00 al añoHorario:- Lunes a viernes- Turno de 8 horasPrestaciones:- Aumentos salariales- Seguro de vida- Vales de despensaIdioma:- Inglés (Obligatorio)Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial