What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planning Analyst position at Parts Town?
See What We’re All About
As the fastest growing distributor of foodservice equipment parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.
Do you have a genius-level knowledge of foodservice equipment parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list, fourteen years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list nine times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!
Perks
- Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- Hybrid Work schedule
- Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Casual dress code
- On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
- All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
The Job at a Glance
The Demand Planning Analyst (internally knows as Gatherer of Sku Demand) will be responsible for supporting and enhancing our data-driven inventory management processes, tools, and strategies. You will collaborate cross-functionally to capture and monitor supply chain metrics, develop purchasing forecasts for suppliers, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and work on special projects.
A Typical Day
- Focus on the elevation of customer service levels and stock availability, increasing inventory turns, and minimizing the impact of unproductive inventory through the use of inventory optimization software and other tools
- Analyze sales history, vendor performance, and organizational initiatives to maximize inventory availability
- Collaborate with supply chain partners (customers and suppliers) to uncover improvement opportunities and help solve critical business problems
- Administer changes and updates to the MRP system
- Ensure visibility of KPIs through the development and maintenance of reports and dashboards
To Land This Opportunity
- You have 1 years of experience in an analytical role and are passionate about analytics and data
- You have experience with demand planning or inventory management
- You possess knowledge of SQL, data extraction, and ad-hoc analysis execution
- You are proficient in MS Excel and have a basic understanding of relational databases
- You enjoy collaboration, but can also self-manage and prioritize tasks
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt well to change
- You’re an all-star communicator, fluent in English (both written and verbal)
About Your Future Team
Our Strategic Demand Planning Team is pretty serious about team lunches, decorating desks to celebrate birthdays & milestone anniversaries, and more recently competitive bubble hockey, foosball and participating in the gallon of water in a day challenge.
Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.