Demand Planner (On Site - Andares, Guadalajara)

Innteci - Quid - Bgwi; Colima; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa de logística busca un Demand Planner que garantice la gestión eficiente del inventario, colabore con equipos de ventas y marketing y analice tendencias de demanda. El candidato ideal tiene experiencia en un entorno de logística, habilidades analíticas y capacidad para presentar informes claros. La posición ofrece beneficios superiores a la ley y un contrato indefinido tras el período de capacitación. Se requiere disponibilidad de lunes a viernes y un día para trabajar desde casa después del aniversario.

Servicios

Vacaciones adicionales

Bono anual variable

Seguro de gastos médicos mayores

Formación

• 2-5 años en un rol similar, preferentemente en logística.
• Conocimiento de procesos de negocios relacionados con la disciplina.
• Capacidad para presentar información en formatos adecuados.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar pronósticos de demanda a múltiples niveles de agregación.
• Preparar informes de suministro y demanda periódicos.
• Monitorear la disponibilidad de inventario y niveles de suministro.
• Colaborar con el equipo comercial y de compras.

Conocimientos

Análisis

Comunicación verbal y escrita

Habilidades organizativas

Resolución de problemas

Educación

Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas, Economía, Mercadotecnia, Comercio Internacional o Ingeniería

Herramientas

Sistemas ERP

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Ensures efficient inventory management and meeting customer demands.

The Demand Planner is responsible for working collaboratively with the respective Category Managers, and Sales Executives across a range of commodities to create and maintain accurate forecasts and inventory allocation plans to ensure optimal and strategic inventory positioning for each commodity.

This position collaborates with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Commercial.

Junior

• BS in Business Management, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, or Industrial and / or Process Engineer or equivalent years of experience
• 2 years in a similar role, preferably in logistics environment.
• Collects, analyses, and presents information in proper formats
• Works under some guidance / general instructions, supported by senior colleague / management
• Basic knowledge on business processes related to own discipline
• Relies on senior colleagues to provide accurate solutions for issues.

Mid

• BS in Business Management, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, or Industrial and / or Process Engineer or equivalent years of experience
• 3-5 years in a similar role, preferably in logistics environment.
• Makes analysis and presents findings to influence decision making
• Works under general supervision, mid-term and results are checked, attunes when needed
• Good knowledge of business processes related to own, discipline proactively anticipates on developments
• Notices bottlenecks, suggests solutions, and attunes with senior colleagues when needed.
• Participates in tactical projects and leads operational projects.

More coordinative role and coaching less experienced colleagues.

Key activities and general responsibilities

Forecasting

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function and ensure execution of the demand forecast / plan created.

Supply and Demand Reporting

• Prepare weekly or monthly supply and demand reports for various internal and external partners to facilitate monitoring of supply levels and ensure alignment with demand forecasts.
• Provide insights and analysis on inventory trends, demand fluctuations, and potential supply constraints to support decision-making.

Inventory Allocation and Monitoring

• Monitor inventory availability, aging inventory, operational capacity constraints, and inventory supply levels to adjust forecasts based on demand and market conditions at the origin.
• Determine strategies for aged or distressed items based on customer demand volumes and new sales opportunities.
• Recommending inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs to commercial team.
• Ensure proper inventory allocation and FIFO adherence.

Commercial Support

• Provide commercial team with overview reports and feedback on customer demand and additional sales needs.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Market research and analysis

Costing

• Understand pricing of current commodity in the marketplace
• Analyze costing for potential new suppliers based given specifications.
• Sales Contract pricing

Logistics / Operations

• Calculate warehouse costs and receive product into inventory in compliance with accounting protocols.
• Create inbound cost approvals for receiving product into inventory.
• Work closely with suppliers, customs brokers, warehouses and transportation carriers to ensure timely delivery.

Knowledge required

• Experience in food or other perishable commodities
• Experience in an import / export environment
• Knowledge of ERP based systems
• Exceptional math and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting processes and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Proficiency with MS Office; Excel high intermediate to advanced level skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to solve challenging problems, prioritize, meet deadlines and work with moderate direction.
• Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well.

Hiring details

• Prestaciones superiores a las de Ley (+Vacaciones / Prima vacacional, 30 días Aguinaldo, vales despensa, fondo de ahorro, seguro de gastos médicos mayores, bono anual variable, estacionamiento, PTO days, entre otros).
• Monday to Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm or 9 : 00am-6 : 00pm (daylight saving / summer time)
• After anniversary, 1 day to be WFH
• Indefinite contract after training period