Demand Planner

Steelite International USA is seeking a Demand Planner to join the team! The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities at the divisional level for all customers and products within that division. This is not a remote position.

To be a successful candidate - strong communication, analytical, and Excel skills are a must.

This is not a remote position.

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What will I do as a Demand Planner?

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
• Obtain and upload information to Forecast Pro, including historical sales, PIP, agreements, and NPI
• Own Forecast Pro software and forecast accuracy therein
• Forecast Pro (inputs, external, overrides [PIP, NPI, Agreements], modifiers, etc.)
• Correct forecasts
• OBSO parts with QOH
• Communicate with Sales Service and Sales teams to validate forecast assumptions (won and lost business, one off purchases, seasonality, etc.)
• Validate customer provided forecast compared to Forecast Pro
• Lead respective monthly forecast review meetings, reviewing sales forecasts and risk and opportunities
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
• All other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications and skills?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent business experience (Essential)

• 5 years experience in demand planning (Essential)
• APICS or other forecasting Certification (Desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (including word, excel, outlook), ERP, MRP, Data Mining, numerical and analytical skills (Essential).
• Great Plains/Microsoft AX ERP experience (Desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of key demand planning concepts, methods and metrics, and the impact of the forecast on the supply chain and finance (Essential)

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts (Essential)

• Ability to sit and enter/analysis data for extended periods of time. Ability to twist, bend, kneel, reach, walk and squat throughout the work day. International and domestic travel.

Beyond the pay - what benefits & perks does Steelite International offer?

• Medical: 3 plan options for you to select; pick which plan is best for you and your individual needs!
• Pet Insurance: Steelite understands your furry (or not so furry) family members are as important as any other family member... so we added this NEW benefit!
• Vision: You will want sharp vision to see all the beautiful details of the gorgeous tabletop items created by our extremely talented team.
• Dental: Will need your choppers to enjoy the treats at employee appreciation lunches!
• Life Insurance: We want to help you lookout for your family, so Steelite offers a company paid group plan insuring you and your qualifying dependents.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability: Ensuring your security if you become ill by providing company paid disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- Medical & Dependent Care: We want to help you save money!
• Vacation/Floating Holidays/Paid Time Off: We appreciate our hard-working team members and deserve time off.
• 9 Paid Holidays: We encourage you to have R&R over the holidays… and we will pay you for it! 6 traditional holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas; 3 non-traditional holidays (love these!) - Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Good Friday
• 401K: Our team members have the ability to plan and save for retirement. Steelite offers an incredible 401K company match. Time to start dreaming of all of your retirement adventures!
• Employee Discounts: We want to you enjoy our products as much as we do!
• Free Parking: Have to be honest...no paid parking in the area. If you are paying for parking now - you can spend that money on something fun!
• Annual Holiday Party & Family Fun Day
• Co-workers: Steelite team members are passionate about our products. If you see someone flipping a plate over in a restaurant to look at the logo, you mostly likely witnessed the passion of tabletop items by a Steelite team member!
• Advancement: Reach for the stars - we want you to grow in the Steelite family:)
• Downtown Youngtown Office: Oh my - so many marvelous happens in the works for the new office space, but so little internet space to share!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal and state laws and regulations. These characteristics include, but are not limited to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is in-office and located in Youngstown, Ohio; are you located near Youngstown and ok with an in-office position?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What is a good phone number and email address to reach you?
• Kindly explain your current role or position, and what factors have inspired you to explore new opportunities?
• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent business experience? (kindly elaborate)
• Kindly explain your experience and skill level within Microsoft Excel:
• Kindly explain your experience in Demand Planning:

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person