Demand Planner

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our team. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products are planned and produced on time in conjunction with our reorder levels and demand plans for the business while ensuring that the service On Time In Full and inventory level targets are met.

Essential Functions:

· Monitors production to ensure that required products are scheduled according to demand.

· Ensures the warehouse has the appropriate levels or raw materials.

· Assists in physical inventories at manufacturing facilities.

· Ensures all orders are placed in a timely manner.

· Determines optimal inventory position for each SKU/ stocking location.

· Analyzes data and makes recommendations on increasing/decreasing inventory targets and establishes ideal safety stock targets.

· Participates in inventory planning activities including, but not limited to, ownership and maintenance of supply planning models and/or ERP planning system.

· Assists inventory manager in reviewing re-order levels at warehouses and adjusts as required.

· Assists in changing committed order quantities for the warehouse quarterly.

· Reviews warehouse inventory to meet the budgeted “Inventory Days” stocking levels.

· Works with the production team with last minute schedule changes, expedited products for special orders, and expedited fill instructions for special orders.

· Completes daily updates to the customer service representatives in coordinating when finished goods/products will be available to ship.

· Ensures demand plan is shared with production.

· Analyzes the predicted impact of new supplier/product launches, product promotions, or discontinuations.

· Plans business proposals in a timely manner.

· Proactively adjusts forecast and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment.

· Establishes, maintains, reports, and analyzes trends for Key Performance Indicators for forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory, and backorder.

· Monitor all reports to advise management of changes in inventory requirements.

· Prepares, enters, scans, or copies all necessary documents to ensure ease of operations.

· Gathers and reports logistical data for the monthly reports.

· Follows all safety and security policies and procedures.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software.

· Flexibility and adaptability to demands and requirements.

· Excellent organizational and planning skills.

· Capable of solving problems and critical thinking.

· Able to multi-task and work under stress.

· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

· The employee shall know and follow proper office and GMP safety protocols; know and follow Company’s grooming, hygiene and dress code policies including appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for safety compliance.

Education and Experience:

· At least two years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, demand forecasting or related field is required.

· Experience in utilizing demand planning and forecasting tools and software is preferred.

Work Environment:

· This job requires standing, walking, talking and listening.

· The employee may be exposed to moving machinery when working in the warehouse.

· The job will occasionally require lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling up to 50 lbs.

· This job may require working extended hours, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, and other shifts and overtime as needed, to meet customer requirements.

EEO Statement:

Gilmer does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Other Duties:

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Supply chain: 2 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• Demand planning: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kathleen, GA 31047 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kathleen, GA 31047: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person