Demand Planner (Hybrid)

We’re glad you’re exploring our Demand Planner position and want to share some of the details. At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers’ stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers. Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products. Overview The Demand Planner specializes in carrying out research and analysis to predict customer demand, compile forecasts, and inform supply chain operations. This role engages in a variety of responsibilities such as creating and maintaining forecast models for customers, as well as incorporating business intelligence and forecasting information gathered from other areas such as sales, marketing, finance, development, and supply. The Demand Planner leads the discussion each month for understanding customer demand with these counterparts in the organization. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Information Technology, or related field required. 2 to 5 years of experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning in an environment of manufactured finished goods) and/or related supply chain management including design, implementation, and execution of S&OP related processes. Job Responsibilities Actively engage in Pulse business systems and consistently exhibit corporate Ideal Behaviors. Collect and analyze data from internal and external sources on factors known to affect demand. Review historical sales trends to understand seasonality and peak demand times. Model data to statistically forecast future demand. Obtain known events and demand drivers from sales, marketing, finance, and other stakeholders and adjust forecasts accordingly. Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons and present within the monthly S&OP cycle. Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization strategies. Drive improvement on KPIs such as forecast accuracy and forecast value add. Identify potential risks and opportunities in upcoming demand patterns. Document assumptions and overrides made in the demand planning process. Communicate consensus forecasts as an input to supply planning. Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances. Use and maintain a demand planning and/or forecasting software. Collaborate internally to develop strategies on existing items, new items, and item phase-outs. Perform other duties as requested by management. Skills Needed Forecasting models and applications. Statistical modeling. Ability to translate numbers and data into reliable insight. Understanding of product lifecycle management. Market research. Ability to follow and understand big-picture economic trends. Strong computer skills with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite. Presentation skills and speaking ability. Attention to detail. Cross-functional collaboration. Analysis and problem-solving skills such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution. Time management. Ability to hold others accountable . Confidence in positions. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements In an office, in meeting rooms, on a manufacturing floor, or in a warehouse. Majority of time spent at desk. Benefits & Wellness Resources The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we’d like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work: …

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