Senior Demand Planner

Overview

We’re here today because one man pursued his idea for doing something different. He built a manufacturing company that engineers progress with polymer-based solutions to enhance lives. Founded in REHAU, Germany, the independent, family-owned company has 21,500 employees in more than 190 locations around the globe.

Dare to do something different, every day.

We make and move real things, clearing a way to secure forever customers. We want to nurture your individual spirit, spark curiosity and ignite the passion within you. When you are inspired, we all benefit.

Each day is unique; jump in and carve your own path. As a global work family of doers, we collaborate, celebrate each other’s victories and encourage honest feedback to be true to our customers, our teammates and ourselves.

Take the lead, get your hands dirty and make something better today.

REHAU Incorporated, a leading international polymer manufacturer, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Demand Planner, who will be be a key member of the dynamic and rapidly growing REHAU Building Solutions team. Utilize SAP to plan, order and forecast assigned items to maximize customer order fulfillment while minimizing inventory investment. Develop item forecast based on historical consumption and market input. Create and maintain SAP planning parameters to achieve optimal performance.

Responsibilities

 Key Responsibilies will Include:

• Collaboration and cross functional alignment with internal Stakeholders such as Order Management, Customer Support, Product Management, Marketing, Production, Finance. Provide guidance and direction to the stakeholders while balancing the demand and supply of the respective portfolios.
• Responsible for operational planning and forecasting of designated portfolio by reviewing the relevant sales opportunities in CRM as well as through business intelligence and thus accounting for future demand in the respective forecasting.
• Responsible for optimal inventory performance of assigned portfolio to meet customer service levels while balancing working capital targets.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and take corrective action to ensure delivery goals are achieved. Manage day to day relationships with suppliers and act as the first line of escalation to ensure optimum supplier performance, successful execution of inventory strategy, and achievement of established KPI’s.
• Responsible for KPI measurement, scenario planning and modeling to provide guidance and transparency for a quantitative and qualitative decision-making process.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

 The preferred candidate will:

• 3 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field preferably in a global manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of supply chain concepts and application
• APICS certifications preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Power Point and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Simulation and modeling experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Detail oriented and analytical

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on his or her skills, education, experience and geographic location. Total compensation may also include bonuses consistent with REHAU’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year.

Be yourself: We mean it. We hire individuals based on their unique, remarkable qualities. Your one-of-a-kind mindset gives us unbelievable strength. Our work teams come from many corners of the globe and diverse walks of life. Age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity shouldn’t keep you from reaching that highest plateau. Come as you are to our judgement-free zone.