Demand Planner

Main Objectives:

Join our clients team to strategically plan, schedule, and coordinate finished goods and assemblies throughout the production cycle. Your role involves collaborating closely with management to ensure schedules meet the unique needs of both our B2B customers and our company. Additionally, you'll expedite internal manufacturing departments as needed and operate within a dynamic MRP/Lean environment. Your ability to evaluate and report potential problem areas will be crucial in maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

You will analyse global customer demand data with a focus on B2B relationships, generating accurate forecast projections across different product families. Maintaining forecast module settings in an ERP system and uploading and maintaining MPS forecasts and data will be essential tasks. Supporting the Strategic Integrated Operations Planning (SIOP) process, you'll gather necessary data and conduct statistical analysis to drive revenue growth, enhance on-time performance, and optimise inventory forecasting. Your expertise in analysing Supply vs. Demand dynamics will be instrumental in optimising our clients Supply Chain strategy.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

We're seeking someone with excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, able to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels. Your strong working knowledge of ERP Systems, particularly in demand forecasting and simulation modules, will be a significant asset. With proven experience delivering results and influencing without formal authority, you'll bring superior analytical and critical thinking skills to the table. Proficiency in data analysis and report generation, along with expertise in statistics and data analysis, is required. Fluency in Spanish and English is advantageous, and Six Sigma and LEAN certification/experience are highly desirable. You should be willing to travel globally (up to 10% travel required).

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree is required, with a preference for a Master's Degree. You should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in Customer demand and production control planning, ideally in a B2B context. Preferred certifications include SIOP Certification, APICS certification, and Change Management/ADKAR training.

Special Skills:

Proficiency in utilising an ERP system, including Glovia, will be beneficial. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office tools and have experience leading demand teams to improve customer forecast accuracy and optimise inventory. Your expertise in data analysis and presenting findings to senior leaders will be invaluable.