Demand Planner - Forecasting and Supply Chain

Job Posting:

Since 1928, Amerock’s award-winning decorative and functional hardware solutions have built the company’s reputation for chic design accessories that inspire homeowners to express their personal style. Marrying the perfect blend of beauty and function, Amerock's cabinet hardware, bath accessories, decorative hooks and wall plates are designed to coordinate with plumbing fixtures and other home décor elements, so you can easily create a seamless look across the home.

We realize that our greatest assets are our best-in-class associates, which is why we're dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for growth and advancement. We want to help you build a long-lasting career with Amerock. Together, we can continue to lead the industry and help build our nation's infrastructure from the ground up.

The Demand Planner - Forecasting and Supply Chain leads a subset of the company demand forecast by using data driven statistical software merged with intelligence captured from multiple inputs such as financial plans, market plans, sales plans, and industry information to reach a consensus forecast. This role requires the tact to challenge other functions’ assumptions by having a strong understanding of data, different levels of hierarchy forecasts, forecast error, and the drivers and statistics that will help minimize bias.

This is a Hybrid role based out of Huntersville, NC, in accordance with the Amerock Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow monthly cadence to analyze, collaborate and collect input from cross functional departments to adjust the demand forecast and reach consensus with all parties.
• Ensure ongoing supply at the distribution centers (DC) in support of meeting the overall national demand plan.
• Attend monthly Demand Consensus meeting in the S&OP cycle to report on all relevant forecast changes, collaborate with participants and challenge aspects of the forecast that do not align with the trends and analysis presented by the planning team.
• Finalize and release Planned Orders as suggested by the ERP system monthly to supply to the DC and adjust order quantities as needed
• Analyze Customer Portals, Dashboards, and Scorecards to ensure we are performing to SLA and liaison with the Supply Manager and DC when operational requests are initiated.
• Run monthly reporting on forecast accuracy and forecast bias
• Serve as a mentor and advocate to educate the organization on the benefits of prioritizing demand planning and S&OP processes.
• Sharpen forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast error, recommending, and implementing appropriate action plans to strategically adjust demand forecast with insights derived from these metrics.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage delivery timelines to facilitate accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure optimal inventory flow to reduce risk, eliminate constraints and decrease lead times on key items.
• Lead projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Demand/Supply planning experience, proven understanding of Supply Chain concepts, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Analysis, or Operations preferred
• Prior S&OP, SIOP experience, or related supply chain planning process preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or related analytical subject preferred
• Experience leading collaborative demand meetings, participating in a consensus process or involvement in an S&OP process.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to build positive relationships across the organization including the leadership team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel required including V-Lookups, IF Functions and Statements, Pivot tables. Advanced knowledge preferred.
• Experience using SAP and Demand Forecasting Software (Forecast Pro) preferred.
• SQL database skills a plus.
• PowerBI proficiency preferred.
• APICS Supply Chain Certification preferred.
  
  

Amerock is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Amerock offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Pay Range:

$4,124.70 - $6,783.70

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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