What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at Tree Top?
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Demand Planner is responsible for development and execution of the data analysis, forecasting, and reporting needs for sales teams. Position ensures data accuracy; serves as a liaison between sales, demand planning team, and information services; and provides analysis and explanations. In addition, position manages the new item process and provides support with managing excess inventory and inventory at risk.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Demand Planning Manager and does not supervise staff. The position works closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Trade Marketing, Customer Service, Traffic, Contract Manufacturing customers, I.S. team and software consultants.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP).
- Principles and practices of demand planning and inventory control.
- Principles and practices of effective business communication; basic report writing methods and techniques; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Mathematics and general accounting.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
ABILITY TO:
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding demand and inventory planning responsibilities to meet business needs.
- Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate correspondence, documents, reports, and other written materials.
- Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
- Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
- Multitask – managing several tasks at the same time.
- Communicate with multiple group levels within and outside of Tree Top in a professional manner.
- Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Meet behaviors established in Tree Top’s performance management and development process.
EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management & Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum of one year of supply chain, production planning, inventory experience.
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation.
Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.
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