Demand Planner Analyst Job at FUJIFILM Corporation in Hanover Park

Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Demand Planner who will analyze and forecast customer demand and develop strategies to meet customer requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to forecast customer orders and develop a supply chain strategy to meet those demands. The Demand Planner will also be responsible for analyzing customer trends and developing strategies to maximize customer satisfaction. They will also be heavily involved in creating and analyzing reports and sharing that information with international partners.

The Graphic Communications Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation is the largest graphic distributor in the US. We deliver world class, state of the art solutions for Ink Jet Printing, Digital Printing, Wide Format, Offset Plates, Packaging, and a full range of traditional Offset supplies. In addition, we are the industry leader in Color Standardization and G7 implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective forecasting models to accurately predict customer demand.
• Review customer orders and inventory levels to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Monitor customer service levels and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop supply chain strategies.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement inventory control policies.
• Manage forecast models for item/customer combination to achieve the highest statistical output.
• Develop and analyze performance metrics to drive process and forecast accuracy improvement.
• Analyze sku trends and seasonal business to ensure Supply Chain is ready for changes.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities with Supply Chain Planning
• Lead external customer meetings to review customer forecasts and expectations.
• Lead and collaborate with cross functional teams to drive process and system improvements.
• Run and analyze sales reports.
• Effectively communicate with international partners.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience as a Demand Planner.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Solid organizational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Access.

• At least 1 year SAP experience, R3 and BI
• SQL experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects

Desired Skills

• Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
• Experience with inventory and sales management systems.
• Prior experience working with a sales function

EEO/AGENCY NOTES

Fujifilm is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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