Inventory & Demand Planning Manager

Greenwood, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Inventory and Demand Planning Manager drives optimal product supply to satisfy consumer demand by effectively forecasting product needs meanwhile optimizing inventory levels working capital and overall supply chain. To that purpose the Inventory and Demand Planning Manager leads daily routines and processes related to forecasting kanban and inventory control meanwhile driving continuous improvement and effective resource utilization in close collaboration with Sales Operations Finance and Supply Chain teams.

Inventory Management Demand Planning:

Forecasting product needs: Develop maintain and refine SKU-level demand plans using historical data market trends and statistical models to ensure the right manufacturing output maximizing sales and profitability.
Inventory optimization: Monitor inventory levels manage stock replenishment and implement strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels meanwhile minimizing obsoletes and preventing shortages of finished products components materials and service parts.
Continuous process improvement: Utilize and optimize demand planning processes software tools and KPIs to improve forecast accuracy and drive business performance. Periodically refresh the processes and procedures related to inventory management and demand planning ensuring optimal business execution under dynamic market environments.
Cross-functional leadership: Partner with Sales Operations Sourcing Product Development and Finance teams to incorporate sales plans new product introduction and product lifecycles into forecasts meanwhile driving engagement and positive results.

Operations & Finance Support:

Partner with Operations Quality Product Development and Materials teams to ensure product availability and optimal resource utilization.
Partner with Finance and Sourcing teams to pursue inventory and supply chain optimization driving best total cost of ownership.
Collaborate closely with Finance and Treasury to comply with company procedures and policies.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering finance or a related field
8 years of experience in inventory management demand planning and/or supply chain in industrial and manufacturing environments
Proficiency of MS Excel Access MRP/ERP (Oracle or similar) Domo Tableau or Power BI
Excellent problem-solving analytical and decision-making skills
Participative leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Strong assertive communication ability to positively influence others and drive results

Required Experience:

Manager

Inventory Management Demand Planning:

Forecasting product needs: Develop maintain and refine SKU-level demand plans using historical data market trends and statistical models to ensure the right manufacturing output maximizing sales and profitability.
Inventory optimization: Monitor inventory levels manage stock replenishment and implement strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels meanwhile minimizing obsoletes and preventing shortages of finished products components materials and service parts.
Continuous process improvement: Utilize and optimize demand planning processes software tools and KPIs to improve forecast accuracy and drive business performance. Periodically refresh the processes and procedures related to inventory management and demand planning ensuring optimal business execution under dynamic market environments.
Cross-functional leadership: Partner with Sales Operations Sourcing Product Development and Finance teams to incorporate sales plans new product introduction and product lifecycles into forecasts meanwhile driving engagement and positive results.

Operations & Finance Support:

Partner with Operations Quality Product Development and Materials teams to ensure product availability and optimal resource utilization.
Partner with Finance and Sourcing teams to pursue inventory and supply chain optimization driving best total cost of ownership.
Collaborate closely with Finance and Treasury to comply with company procedures and policies.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering finance or a related field
8 years of experience in inventory management demand planning and/or supply chain in industrial and manufacturing environments
Proficiency of MS Excel Access MRP/ERP (Oracle or similar) Domo Tableau or Power BI
Excellent problem-solving analytical and decision-making skills
Participative leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Strong assertive communication ability to positively influence others and drive results

Required Experience:

Manager