Demand Planner
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Flexport:
At Flexport we believe global trade can move the human race forward. Thats why its our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Were shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business society and the environment Come join us.
Build elegant solutions to complex supply chain problems
The opportunity:
Flexports Fulfillment team ensures that our merchants can scale efficiently while we design smarter ways to store and move goods across the country. As a Demand Planner youll lead critical forecasting capacity and planning initiatives that enable the reliability and scalability of our fulfillment network. Youll collaborate closely with Sales Operations Finance and Product to align demand with operations anticipate constraints and design proactive solutions. Our team thrives on solving complex logistics challenges and we are looking for a strategic analytical leader to help us continue pushing the boundaries of efficiency and customer experience.
You will:
- Build calibrate and maintain forecasting models across all fulfillment services
- Own the long-term fulfillment network plan and financial forecast to balance supply demand and capacity needs
- Conduct root cause analysis of volume deviations and partner with Operations to identify opportunities
- Develop scenario plans for changes to operating cost and contracts demand uncertainty capacity constraints and transportation lanes to optimize our fulfillment strategy
- Lead cross-functional S&OP discussions with senior leadership to align business plans and future investment with fulfillment network capabilities
- Partner directly with our merchants to solve challenges and proactively find opportunities to improve cost service and support the growth of their business
You should have:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering Analytics Business or related field
- 3 years of experience in supply chain management forecasting demand planning or fulfillment operations
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel; strong SQL for data extraction/analysis; familiarity with BI/visualization tools.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to drive decision-making across functions.
- A compliance first attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.
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Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Flexport our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex national origin age physical and mental disability health status marital and family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Math
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- MRP
About Company
Cut costs, automate workflows, reliably move goods, go carbon-neutral, and improve your supply chain from end to end. It all starts here.
