Superior Communications is hiring: Demand Planner for CA in Baldwin Park

Salary: $66,560.00 to $92,800.00

SALARY: $ 66,560.00 to $ 92,800.00  annually

 

SUMMARY

A Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products (units/revenue). Creates and maintains forecast models by SKU for key accounts, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and customers.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Analyze factors impacting demand for mobile accessory products (e.g., category trends, promotions, competitive products, seasonality, retail consumption, indirect channels), and build statistical models that quantify the business environment.
• Manage demand forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotions while factoring in channel inventory, in-stock %, and life cycle of products.
• Lead collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment meetings with key accounts.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, and customers to collectively make decisions that minimize the negative financial impact.
• Achieve forecast accuracy, inventory, service level, and customer in-stock % targets.
• Communicate material shortages and delays to appropriate customer contacts.
• Lead S&OP meetings for respective channels.
• Management of customer location inventory levels by using statistical methods.
• Set Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) store minimum levels and RMA process.
• Follow ISO/TL9000 requirements as it pertains to the position.
• Prepare reports to identify key metrics.

 

SKILLS

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, sum-ifs, conditional formatting, lookups).
• Strong problem-solving skills: the ability to analyze situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to present ideas in an easy-to-understand engaging manner.
• Able to complete projects under tight deadlines, even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
• Organized, detail-oriented; able to prioritize effectively.
• Able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a team environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a sedentary role; however, some light lifting is required.  This would require the ability to lift a 10 lb. box, open the box, and bend or stand as necessary.

 

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, Hybrid, or in-office position.  Normal business days are Monday through Friday.  Work hours will be assigned in advance.

TRAVEL

Up to 15% travel is expected for this position.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree, plus 2 years of supply chain experience; or 5 years of supply chain-related experience
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) management experience, a plus.

 
OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover, or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

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About Superior Communications

Superior Communications opened its newest distribution center outside Nashville, TN.  The 130,000-square-foot facility supports customers throughout the country with a focus on those in the region.  Superior is focused on helping our customers solve their go-to-market challenges through industry-leading services across the supply chain, from geographic location to value-added support in the retail stores.

We offer a great benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and 401(k).

At Superior Communications we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

For more information about Superior, visit www.superiorcommunications.com.  About Us