Demand Analyst

Silgan Containers; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :

Provide analytical and technical support for internal teams throughout the organization by creating, maintaining, and planning all item level data related to the demand plan. This position is an excellent opportunity to establish a fundamental understanding of cost analysis, demand planning and related systems infrastructure for a manufacturing business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with various internal departments including but not limited to pricing, engineering, customer service, operations, procurement, and plant controllers in order to facilitate standard costing as well as maintain pricing integrity.
• Assist in profitable decision-making by analyzing unstructured data and performing ad hoc analysis related to demand trendlines, product rationalization opportunities, and pricing optimization to provide insights into key elements for various levels of the organization.
• Coordinate and maintain changes to the demand forecast process including gathering inputs, consolidating information, and coordinating and maintaining data by partnering with the Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to develop a consensus demand plan.
• Compile and assess sales forecasts based on market and competitive information, sales history and customer trends to deliver forecast accuracy.
• Develop and manage processes to ensure that all required system data is maintained with a high degree of integrity. Constantly seeks ways to improve all related processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Participate in additional projects as assigned by the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager during the monthly forecasts, annual budget process, and month-end / year-end cycles.

EDUCATION :

Required : Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Supply Chain, Finance, or 5-7 years in a related business field.

EXPERIENCE :

Required : 3-5 years’ experience in a supply chain / finance role. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

SKILLS :

Required : Strong Excel skills, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work independently while focusing on time management.

Preferred : ERP (Oracle), BI Tool (Tableau), Demand Planning (NetStock), Financial Planning (Cognos TM1).

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.