As a demand/purchasing planner for Copack, this partner will assume various responsibilities involved in analyzing structured /unstructured data, as well as formalizing and communicating an accurate consensus plan. This includes working with sales and supply chain partners to formulate the best demand/inventory strategies for the organization while managing different processes such as: seasonality, new product launches, LTO/promotion, and internal needs. Developing and maintaining good relationships within Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain partners is essential.
What you’ll Do:
Demand
Orchestrate the development of a consensus plan and leverage systems and process to communicate the appropriate level of information with documented assumptions.
Address and correct gaps in forecast accuracy, bias, and assumptions by collaborating with stakeholders and analyzing short/long term history and forecast performance.
Owns the entire forecast process: high level forecast down to the low level sku forecast within the respective product category.
Develops the demand strategy for the product life cycle (new item launch to product discontinuation).
Owns the approval process for safety stock adjustments in the planning team.
Responsible for weekly range planning process to update supply planning on short term forecast predictability.
Supports the monthly S&OP process with a structured approach to communicate actual demand vs plan and future demand changes.
Update the forecastability matrix quarterly to ensure demand planning, supply planning and operations are aligned with use of demand information in relationship to production strategies.
Assist in developing the annual business plan forecast and reconcile plan to actual on a weekly basis.
Manage new, transition, discontinued items and limited time offers through collaboration with sales, planning, distribution and customer service partners.
Purchasing
Manages the planning of finished goods inventory by the use of JDA, Diver model, Oracle, access databases, excel spreadsheet and/or Gantt chart facilities.
Owns Supplier management thru OTIF expectations
Identify and implement cost savings opportunities via the use of enterprise tools
Maintains finished good replenishment, and sourcing information in the Oracle and JDA systems
Responsible for end to end SKU strategies and inventory management best practices
Represents replenishment in cross-functional activities
Develop and document process improvements
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Computer Science.
7+ years’ experience in demand management, production planning, and inventory control.
Ability to identify and resolve issues/opportunities.
Must possess high level analytical skills including advanced technical proficiency/knowledge of Excel and Access.
Must have strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated and team player.
Effective planning and organization/work management skills.
Strong system aptitude including JDA, excel, Diver, access and Oracle.
Ability to understand the data structure and information flows of our execution, planning and analysis systems.
Ability to lead cross-functional team.
Finance basics.
“Customer–Facing” - Dealing directly with customers and suppliers.
Qualifying positions offer:
A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
A unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
An opportunity to share in the company’s success through our pay-for-performance incentive plan.
Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
Paid vacation and holidays
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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