Sr. Demand Planner (Replenishment)
HAVI - Chicago, IL
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Overview: Sr. Demand Planner is responsible for managing all forecast inputs and planning parameters for restaurant and DC replenishment to meet established quality thresholds to provide acceptable outputs to all stakeholders. Uses statistical and judgmental forecasting methods to produce forecasts that supports supply chain decision-making and works with cross-functional teams to maintain methodologies for supplier and DC replenishment. Ensures restaurant and DC level forecasts meet established goals for accuracy by monitoring consumer sales, marketing activity, and menu offerings. Responsibilities: WHAT YOU WILL DO Accountable for accuracy and consistency of all planning inputs and outputs on a daily basis: Menu Item Forecast Accuracy and raw-item replenishment sufficiency. Produces and maintains a rolling forecast that serves as direct input into supply chain among internal and external customers. Manage system parameters to improve quality of outputs. Provides forecasts for demand planning purposes by adjusting projected demand to account for local tactics and supports the development of supply plans. Communicate forecast output and the methodologies to customers and cross functional partners (Supply planning, Sourcing). Conducting ad'hoc analyses, trouble-shoot issues, respond to tickets in support of restaurant and DC planning services. Ensures the accuracy and consistency of forecast volume at the time/restaurant/distribution center planning level. Stays informed of actual performance versus forecast and re-forecast to reduce exceptions and/or align with trend. Supports account management responsibilities for the Distributor community which includes the distribution centers and the McD Field Supply Chain organization. Follow an agreed to exception management process. Respond to requests (tickets) incoming from internal and external customers. Performs analysis for spontaneous assignments such as post-promotion evaluations and halo/cannibalization assessments. Work with supply planners on root cause analysis. Responsible for achieving agreed upon critical metrics, measures and SLAs. Responsible as back-up to all other team member Performs other duties as the need arises. Desired Skills & Experience: ABOUT YOU Education, Work Experience & Skills University Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research or a relevant subject area. Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle and prioritize different tasks, effectively balance priorities, and be accepting of ambiguity. Experience with a statistical software package a plus. Experience with Kinaxis, SAS, JDA, SAP or another demand planning tool preferred. SQL/Tableau preferred. Supply chain Internship experience with a focus on demand planning preferred. Key Competencies Sense of owning part of a complex supply chain management business. Highly self-motivated and directed with the ability to juggle different tasks. Ability to sufficiently teach and train others on system and business processes. Benefits: TOTAL REWARDS Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant: our commitment to rewarding results opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'"”and our company's"”success Theres more ... inclusive employee resource groups generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits paid parental and medical leave programs 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing 19 days of paid time off plus 10 company holidays flexibility - remote work and summer Fridays work-from-home stipend tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Created: 2024-10-06