Demand Planner
PPE, LLCIf you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. JOB TITLE: Demand Planner REPORTING TO: Head of Demand Planning LOCATION: Brenham, Texas. 3201S Blue Bell Road, Brenham TX 77833 Who is IDEX and PPE Precision Polymer Engineering Precision Polymer Engineering Ltd (PPE) is a leading provider of high-performance O-rings, technical rubber mouldings and sealing solutions to a diverse range of industries around the world and are part of the IDEX Corporation. IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions provider serving niche markets worldwide. Key markets include process industry and infrastructure related applications, life science and medical technologies, industrial and municipal fire and rescue, and equipment associated with the retail dispensing of architectural paints and coatings. From leak detection within water infrastructure to enabling the push towards personalized medicine, IDEX is a leader in creating enabling technology and improving business prospects for a diverse customer set across the globe. The Demand Planner is responsible for leading the demand planning process for an agreed portfolio of products. The role is a critical planning position within the PPE organisation, collaborating at all business levels and across all business functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global manufacturing business and play a key role in shaping demand planning capability across PPE. Working closely with commercial, operational and finance teams, the successful candidate will influence strategic and operational decision-making while supporting the continued development of the SIOP and demand planning process. Scope of Role This role requires an individual with excellent analytical skills to gather and analyze information, develop forecasts, and provide input into supply chain, production and financial planning as well as the SIOP process. The Demand Planner is responsible for making decisions that impact the demand plan, leading the demand consensus process and communicating those plans to the relevant stakeholders, as well as identifying and resolving plan variances, risks, and opportunities across the PPE business. The Demand Planner will also be engaged in the development of the Demand Planning process, systems, data and knowledge at PPE contributing to annual and strategic planning. Core Responsibilities Demand Planning: Lead the monthly Demand Planning process for an agreed portfolio of products acting as the bridge between commercial teams, finance, and supply chain. Support the implementation and development of Demand Planning Software Team performance: Actively participate as a member of the Demand planning team at PPE, driving performance using KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias and value add. Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with and drive knowledge improvement of demand planning with internal and external stakeholders to validate customer demand, demand forecasts and market changes. Continuous Improvement: Support the Head of Demand Planning in the ongoing development, implementation and governance of forecasting best practices, planning processes, reporting tools and software platforms. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Finished Goods (FG) product availability and service (on time in full OTIF / OTD) Analyse sales data to generate accurate demand forecasts Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather input for demand planning Develop and maintain inventory targets to align with demand forecasts Monitor an…