Demand Chain Planner
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Salary Range: $71,000.00 - $84,000.00
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Summary:
The Demand Chain Planner will be responsible for managing the necessary tasks to meet and maintain optimal regional inventory goals.
This role is ultimately accountable for the right balance that optimizes both inventory investment and service levels to our customers. Towards that end, the Demand Chain Planner will have full ownership of their inventory as it relates to the inventory management process, and resolution of any issues in-between.
The individual must work closely with internal stakeholders: Customer Service, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Engineering departments to ensure we exceed customer expectations. The candidate will provide timely, accurate and effective demand analysis and supply order management to ensure customer satisfaction through timely order acknowledgement, knowledge and use of SKF demand planning systems.
Responsibilities:
- Review and manage supply of large customer orders to ensure fair distribution of available Inventory.
- Review un-acknowledged customer orders, order supply, and promise orders when supply has been confirmed.
- Perform ABC Analysis, adjusting and maintaining planning parameters for stocked SKUs and target stocking levels.
- Verify forecast accuracy by appraising top bias deviations using standardized reports and correct customer order abnormal demand.
- Maintain SKU Forecast for critical products and manage deviations on aggregated forecast in demand forecasting systems as part of the monthly S&OP process.
- Align Demand planning parameters based on the ABC analysis/PCC policy and forecasted assortment.
- Review demand peaks and valleys and correct as needed.
- Investigate and correct overdue (backlog) supplier orders and orders with errors (expedite as needed).
- Perform Stock Replenishment Ordering (SRO).
- Investigate the possibility of rework/repack opportunities to support inventory optimization within the assortment.
- Work closely with customer service and factories (suppliers) by responding promptly to communication around order status and expediting needs to ensure clear communication to external customers.
- Collaborating with Sales/Customer Service to understand customer demand signals and trends.
- Work closely with customer service and factories (suppliers) by responding promptly to communication around order status and expediting needs to ensure clear communication to external customers.
- Drive S&OE meetings with key supplying factories to follow up on key performance indicators (KPIs) and agree on improvement actions.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
- Continuous improvement of planning processes and systems (e.g., identifying inefficiencies, automating manual tasks).
- identifying supply risks and developing mitigation strategies (e.g., alternate sourcing, safety stock adjustments).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or 3-5 years related inventory Management experience preferred.
- ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management, previously APICS) certification recommended/preferred.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerBi).
- Proficient understanding of Inventory Planning concepts.
- Proficient understanding of customer order book, supply replenishment, and forecasting principles.
- SQL data query experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills and the ability to present findings and recommendations to leadership or cross-functional teams.
- Excellent English skills in verbal and written communication.
- High degree of initiative, energy, and ownership.
- Adaptable to constant business climate change.
- Business acumen to support profit generation.
- Identify priority by distinguishing between important vs. urgent.
- Customer centric approach to their tasks.
- Empowerment/Ownership/Accountability.
- Attention to detail and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a cross-functional environment.
- Travel as needed, minimal expected.
- Full time / 40 hours; 8am to 5pm.
- Partially Remote: 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week home office.
What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation . Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
Work/Life Integration . SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.
Diversity in the Workplace . ? At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.
Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!
Bonus . SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.
Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.
Reports to: Demand and Supply Chain Manager
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Job ID: 23363
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