Demand Planner

About the Position Demand Planners are responsible for forecasting customer demand, analyzing sales trends, and aligning inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Sales, Accounting, and Operations to develop accurate demand plans that support business goals and drive efficient supply chain performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication and a proactive mindset to anticipate market needs and contribute to strategic planning. Key Responsibilities Manage demand for all assigned stock items in SIQ Collaborate with Account Manager, Alliance Supervisor, and/or Customer Support Representative to improve order and forecast accuracy Process and submit vendor purchase orders per SIQ Purchases should be placed per SIQ suggestions (daily) Confirmation of pricing, freight terms, FOB terms, ship dates, per PO Process all inter-site transfers Daily transfers to spokes Daily add-on transfers Weekly transfers back from spokes Site to site transfers Obtain PO acknowledgments from vendors and enter/update in Great Plains/Epicor Manage lead time in Great Plains/Epicor and SIQ Address late PO alerts daily Review projected stock-outs daily Prioritize high-ranked items (item is projected out of stock and existing orders do not cover the shortfall); Medium-ranked items (item is projected out of stock, but existing orders will eventually cover the shortfall). Expedite inbound PO’s to hub and/or spokes Communicate projected stock-outs for critical/common items to Account Manager, Alliance Supervisor, and/or Customer Support Representative and take actions taken to mitigate the issue Perform BKO RCA’s daily (responsible for all alliance RCA’s) Update Customer Support Representative of status of materials Enter item replacements into SIQ Enter Inventory Management Requests (IMR’s) into SIQ after approval Resolve Vendor Issues (recorded in Smartsheet) SCS is responsible for “Quality Issues” & “Invoice Price Discrepancy Issues” Operations is responsible for all other reason codes Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred 2-5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, forecasting, or inventory management Experience with demand planning software; StockIQ experience a strong plus ERP experience – Epicor a strong plus Smartsheet experience a strong plus Strong organizational skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Core Competencies Adaptability & Continuous Improvement Adjusts readily to change and seeks ways to improve performance and processes Business Acumen Understands how one's role and decisions impact the cooperative's overall success Collaboration & Teamwork Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals Commitment to Cooperative Values Upholds the principles and mission that guide the cooperative's work Dependability & Accountability Follows through on commitments and takes ownership of results Effective Communication Shares information clearly and listens actively with others Integrity & Ethics Acts honestly and consistently in line with organizational values Member Focus Prioritizes the needs and satisfaction of members in daily work Organization & Time Management Prioritizes tasks effectively to meet deadlines and expectations Problem Solving & Decision-Making Identifies issues and applies sound judgment to resolve them Professionalism Maintains a positive, respectful demeanor in all interactions Safety Awareness Follows safety protocols and promotes a safe work environment Individual Contributor Competencies Attention to Detail & Accuracy Produces error-free work with strong attention to detail Confidentiality & Professionalism Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism Customer Service Orientation Prov…

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