Demand Planner
Kí¤rcher North America Inc. - Aurora, CO
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The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 -$100,000.00 depending on experience, with a 10% bonus opportunity. The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday March 31st, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process integrates demand, supply, and financial planning into a forward-thinking plan based on input from the organization's key functional areas, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. S&OP links strategic plans to operational plans and strives to develop the most beneficial product portfolio and product mix to maximize sales and profit. The best S&OP processes include superior cross-functional participation and engagement from across the organization, working as a team with a specific person in the role of owner.This is how you WOW:Participate in the development of statistical models to optimize safety stocks without negatively affecting customer service levelsReview and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trendsCollaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demandNotify Scheduling and Manufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basisCommunication with Manufacturing about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updatesAssist in the resolution of key supply-demand/service-cost issuesDocument assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams' inputAnalyze and upload timely and accurate periods of 12 months' forecasts on a monthly basisFacilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholdersAssist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetingsCreate and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and S&OP processesMeasure, control, and improve S&OP forecast accuracy through clearly defined metricsIt would be WOW if you would bring this in:Bachelor's Degree and/or master's degree in business, Supply Chain, or other related fields5+ years of previous experience requiredStrong intellectual curiosityStrategic and tactical thinkingCommunication (both oral and written)Interpersonal strengthsStrong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organizationExcellent people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Kinaxis Rapid Response softwareAPICS certificationProficiency with SAPProficiency with Google Workspace & Microsoft Excel Our Kí¤rcher WOW-package:Medical, Dental, and Vision planPaid Holidays (11 per year)Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employeesHSA, FSA and 401K matching plansPaid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insuranceThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer - M/F/Disabled/VeteranSo: Wanna WOW with us?Simply upload your resumeonline and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!Together towards a clean world.Fabiana Valbuena | Talent Acquisition Manager Fabiana.Valbuena@
Created: 2025-03-11