Demand Planning Analyst
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.
With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
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TheDemand Planning Analyst will be responsible for effectively maintaining a volume forecast across product groups for one of four James Hardie Sales divisions (West and Canada; North South Central South) through advanced analytical skills industry experience and effective communication.
An effective Demand Planning Analyst will demonstrate the ability to work cross functionally across Sales Supply Chain and Data Science teams to develop a volume forecast driving ultimately to a consensus demand number (e.g. consensus demand methodology) which is aligned on with James Hardie analyst will be responsible for developing a forecast each month for the upcoming 12 18-month period placing particular emphasis on the upcoming quarter.A successful Demand Planning Analyst will produce a forecast with improving results to actual performance over time andis ingenerally inline with their peers (analysts forecasting other James Hardie divisions).
WhatYoullDo:
- Develop demand forecast for one of four Sales Divisions (West and Canada North South Central South) at a forecast group/region level
- Collect forecasting inputs from Data Science Sales and Customer teams and apply forecasting logic to reach final Demand (e.g. consensus demandmethodology) by forecast by region for designated Sales Division
- Maintain and update data for one of four sales divisions this will include: tracking historical sales actual sales promotions and communicating any constraints / overrides
- Measure forecast accuracy monthly for each of the individual forecast inputs (including the consensus forecast number) and conduct root cause analysis as needed toidentifyareas for improvement. Develop recommendations to improve the forecasting process where meaningful inaccuracies areidentified
- Provide monthly commentary on designated division on a region by forecast group level interacting directly with the Demand Planning Director to provide key inputs related to the division-level forecast
- Engage in regional sales meetings to inform Sales input and improve alignment of forecast
- Interact with James Hardie customers as required to work on inputtinganticipatedpurchases in the forecast model
- Understand James Hardie business operations including the impacts of seasonalitypromotionsand cadence etc.
- Attend monthly meetings with internal demand planning team to relay monthly forecast and context
WhatYoullBring:
- Bachelors Degree Required in Supply Chain Finance Merchandising Business Economics
- Preference of 2 3 years Demand Planning experience. If not direct Demand Planning experience then a background in Supply Chain is also highly relevant
- Demonstrated advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas pivot tables charts visualizations formatting etc.)
- Experience with advanced data analysis tools is a plus including a background working with SAP and / or an IBP (Integrated Business Planning) system solution
- Familiarity and comfort working and engaging with multiple teams / resources within a business;demonstratedability to build relationships drive to consensus etc.
- Detail oriented and a strong attention to detail / accuracy
- Solid organizational skills withhigh levelof delivery and accountability
- Aptitude to analyze results and make recommendations
- Expertisein statistical modeling applied math skills and forecasting
- Translation of data into reliable insights
- Confidence in the forecast development process with the ability to communicate it to others
- Compile presentations and commentary for Demand Planning Director to review and use on monthly calls
- Strong communicationskills to effectively work with divisional sales counterparts
- Strong working knowledge of S&OP cycle / IBP forecasting planning inventory
- Flexible able to enact process changes as company grows
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)
- Excellent time management skills and able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to travel less than 5% of the time
As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $80k to $100k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community:Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
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