Demand planner job description
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Demand planner requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in demand planner job postings.
Sample demand planner requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, supply chain, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and analytics tools.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and forecasting skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Sample required demand planner soft skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities and workflows.
Demand planner job description example 1
Genuine Parts demand planner job description
Under limited supervision, the Demand Planner improves the accuracy and reliability of the Demand Plan through analyzing data, statistical models, and cross-functional collaboration. This role drives and manages the demand signals by which to align the rest of the supply chain and company resources. Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Manages Sales Line forecasts and develops rolling six to twelve month line level demand plans.
• Maintains twelve month promotional calendar in conjunction with Sales and Marketing.
• Monitors promotions, events, and market conditions to ensure accurate demand plans.
• Develops New Item Introduction and Life Cycle Plans.
• Maintains metrics/scorecards on KPI's of forecast accuracy and forecast bias, service, and total sales vs. quota.
• Tracks performance and provides analysis of actual versus demand plan.
• Provides analysis and support for SKU rationalization and other business initiatives.
• Provides analysis and reports as required in support of KPI improvement.
• Leads the pre-consensus discussion from a demand/forecasting perspective at Sales Line level.
• Works proactively with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to identify trends and refines the demand plan.
• Develops, monitors and communicates reports on forecast accuracy to Business Unit and Supply Chain while driving continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial distribution or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or the equivalent combination.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook etc.).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving.
• Strong project management, process and conceptual skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations to all levels of customer and management.
• Financial acumen coupled with effective inter-personal style.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge with Qlik, R, Python, or other statistical programs.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
• Manages Sales Line forecasts and develops rolling six to twelve month line level demand plans.
• Maintains twelve month promotional calendar in conjunction with Sales and Marketing.
• Monitors promotions, events, and market conditions to ensure accurate demand plans.
• Develops New Item Introduction and Life Cycle Plans.
• Maintains metrics/scorecards on KPI's of forecast accuracy and forecast bias, service, and total sales vs. quota.
• Tracks performance and provides analysis of actual versus demand plan.
• Provides analysis and support for SKU rationalization and other business initiatives.
• Provides analysis and reports as required in support of KPI improvement.
• Leads the pre-consensus discussion from a demand/forecasting perspective at Sales Line level.
• Works proactively with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to identify trends and refines the demand plan.
• Develops, monitors and communicates reports on forecast accuracy to Business Unit and Supply Chain while driving continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial distribution or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or the equivalent combination.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook etc.).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving.
• Strong project management, process and conceptual skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations to all levels of customer and management.
• Financial acumen coupled with effective inter-personal style.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge with Qlik, R, Python, or other statistical programs.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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Demand planner job description example 2
TRUMPF demand planner job description
How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 70 TRUMPF locations.
Develop Demand Requirements for production unit and production line, in accordance with customer demand, production capacity, and material availability. Maintain relevant data in the SAP ERP system. Monitor production workflow and react to deviations from the production schedule, to minimize impact on product deliveries. Interface with the customer to determine customer delivery requirements and communicate status of deliveries.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position may require that employees perform other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position may require that employees perform other duties as assigned.
Create demand requirements (planned production schedule) for end products based on customer demand/forecast and production capacity. Create planned production orders in SAP accordingly. Ensure that known risks are considered in the master demand schedule, protecting the company from over-commitments.
Develop effective scheduling process to achieve on-time delivery objectives. Maintain and report KPI's on scheduling accuracy and delivery performance.
Maintain the master demand schedule for the end products in SAP. Ensure that data in SAP is accurate and can reliably predit supply of sub-assemblies and components to meet the delivery plan. Highlight any deviations to the relevant functional group.
Communicate and coordinate demand schedule with the production supervisors, MRP controllers and Product Managers.
Monitor workflow and production schedule to ensure on time delivery. Prioritize and reschedule if necessary. Provide quick and effective response to production issues, schedule deviations or demand changes.
Obtain and maintain in SAP customer details, customer orders and delivery requirements, and create a shipment plan based on the plant production plan. Communicate deviations from a previously confirmed delivery plan.
Interface with Product Managers to determine demand forecasts, and to respond to ‘drop-in' orders and short-term demand changes while minimizing impact on overall production output and efficiency.
Provide weekly and monthly shipment forecasts.
Support production related decisions by providing clear planning scenarios and analyses.
Create and maintain documentation detailing the production and shipment planning process
Position Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of demand scheduling/production scheduling/materials planning or closely related experience required, with a Bachelor's degree in management or manufacturing. Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with an Associate's degree, or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.
Extensive experience with ERP systems required, experience with SAP strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft office suite, in particular Microsoft Excel required.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and to work independently with little day-to-day direction.
TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. #MST
Develop Demand Requirements for production unit and production line, in accordance with customer demand, production capacity, and material availability. Maintain relevant data in the SAP ERP system. Monitor production workflow and react to deviations from the production schedule, to minimize impact on product deliveries. Interface with the customer to determine customer delivery requirements and communicate status of deliveries.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position may require that employees perform other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position may require that employees perform other duties as assigned.
Create demand requirements (planned production schedule) for end products based on customer demand/forecast and production capacity. Create planned production orders in SAP accordingly. Ensure that known risks are considered in the master demand schedule, protecting the company from over-commitments.
Develop effective scheduling process to achieve on-time delivery objectives. Maintain and report KPI's on scheduling accuracy and delivery performance.
Maintain the master demand schedule for the end products in SAP. Ensure that data in SAP is accurate and can reliably predit supply of sub-assemblies and components to meet the delivery plan. Highlight any deviations to the relevant functional group.
Communicate and coordinate demand schedule with the production supervisors, MRP controllers and Product Managers.
Monitor workflow and production schedule to ensure on time delivery. Prioritize and reschedule if necessary. Provide quick and effective response to production issues, schedule deviations or demand changes.
Obtain and maintain in SAP customer details, customer orders and delivery requirements, and create a shipment plan based on the plant production plan. Communicate deviations from a previously confirmed delivery plan.
Interface with Product Managers to determine demand forecasts, and to respond to ‘drop-in' orders and short-term demand changes while minimizing impact on overall production output and efficiency.
Provide weekly and monthly shipment forecasts.
Support production related decisions by providing clear planning scenarios and analyses.
Create and maintain documentation detailing the production and shipment planning process
Position Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of demand scheduling/production scheduling/materials planning or closely related experience required, with a Bachelor's degree in management or manufacturing. Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with an Associate's degree, or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.
Extensive experience with ERP systems required, experience with SAP strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft office suite, in particular Microsoft Excel required.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and to work independently with little day-to-day direction.
TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. #MST
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Demand planner job description example 3
The Kraft Heinz Company demand planner job description
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Job Description
We are expanding our team with this newly created role! This can be based at our Head Office in Melbourne or In Newmarket, Auckland! You will be working closely with our successful Demand Team and the broader Supply Chain and Operations Business Unit, you will ensure achievement of our 24 month demand plan. This is an important role as the numbers you forecast will form the basis for supply planning and financial evaluation across the business.
About the Role:
Coordinate and maintain forecast of a valid Demand Plan covering a rolling 24-month horizon (Planning Horizon) for all items within area/portfolio of responsibility;Ensure that the commercial team is aligned with the Demand Plan and that it balances business expectations and supply capacities;Ensure that the plan is correctly shared with our supply planners across multiple manufacturing sites;Perform analytical tasks to support the Supply Chain and Operations team, create efficiencies and driving continuous improvements;Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and contribute positively towards achieving our company's vision.
About You:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize data to deliver informed recommendations;Experience in a similar role with the motivation to develop your career;Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships;A solutions focus, able to deliver commercially focused solutions; Team oriented, driven to share learnings and knowledge amongst our team to ensure optimum solutions;Knowledge of JDA Planning Systems will be highly regarded.
Benefits program:
We empower our people to own their work- and it's true our employees are our competitive advantage - so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well' benefits program:
Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work Free Food - our kitchen is fully stocked with our products for you to enjoy!Gatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year CelebrationWellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars Volunteering - volunteer days with Foodbank- meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against HungerKeeping Fit - join our Run Club and sign up for discounted gym memberships & classes Purchase Leave - purchase additional annual leave at the beginning of each calendar year Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), please don't hesitate to apply!
#LI-DNI
Location(s)
Newmarket - Auckland
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Job Description
We are expanding our team with this newly created role! This can be based at our Head Office in Melbourne or In Newmarket, Auckland! You will be working closely with our successful Demand Team and the broader Supply Chain and Operations Business Unit, you will ensure achievement of our 24 month demand plan. This is an important role as the numbers you forecast will form the basis for supply planning and financial evaluation across the business.
About the Role:
Coordinate and maintain forecast of a valid Demand Plan covering a rolling 24-month horizon (Planning Horizon) for all items within area/portfolio of responsibility;Ensure that the commercial team is aligned with the Demand Plan and that it balances business expectations and supply capacities;Ensure that the plan is correctly shared with our supply planners across multiple manufacturing sites;Perform analytical tasks to support the Supply Chain and Operations team, create efficiencies and driving continuous improvements;Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and contribute positively towards achieving our company's vision.
About You:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize data to deliver informed recommendations;Experience in a similar role with the motivation to develop your career;Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships;A solutions focus, able to deliver commercially focused solutions; Team oriented, driven to share learnings and knowledge amongst our team to ensure optimum solutions;Knowledge of JDA Planning Systems will be highly regarded.
Benefits program:
We empower our people to own their work- and it's true our employees are our competitive advantage - so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well' benefits program:
Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work Free Food - our kitchen is fully stocked with our products for you to enjoy!Gatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year CelebrationWellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars Volunteering - volunteer days with Foodbank- meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against HungerKeeping Fit - join our Run Club and sign up for discounted gym memberships & classes Purchase Leave - purchase additional annual leave at the beginning of each calendar year Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), please don't hesitate to apply!
#LI-DNI
Location(s)
Newmarket - Auckland
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024