Demand Planner Analyst II

PLZ Corp; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life and Short-Term Dis/I

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking a Demand Planner Analyst II to translate customer and sales inputs into a robust demand forecast. The role feeds the SIOP/IBP process and guides stocking and planning strategies. Reports to the Director of Demand Planning and collaborates with Commercial, Marketing and Customer teams.

The position emphasizes forecast accuracy, planning flexibility, and process improvements in a growing consumer goods environment. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in supply chain, operations management or information systems preferred.
• Strong analytics capability.
• 2-4 years forecasting experience, consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred.
• 2+ years of SAP experience; Netstock IBP software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain forecast on assigned areas relative to PLZ planning hierarchy.
• Generate and analyze an unconstrained forecast based on historical data and validate demand with Commercial team.
• Gather and assess intel on trends that influence demand with Commercial, Marketing and Customer teams.
• Facilitate prioritizing demand with Supply and Commercial teams when demand exceeds supply.
• Hold monthly SIOP meetings with key stakeholders.
• Analyze demand variability and lead-time variability; suggest safety stock.
• Publish monthly forecast accuracy, bias and attainment at customer and material level.
• Drive process improvement for demand, flexible planning, rough cut capacity planning and resource planning.
• Assist in documenting assumptions in the demand plan.
• Provide ad-hoc scenario analysis as needed.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Supply chain

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis in supply chain/operations/IS

Tools

SAP

NetStock IBP

Job description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

The position of Demand Planner Analyst II will be responsible for gathering input from customers and sales to generate a demand forecast. This forecast will be an input to the SIOP/IBP process and drive critical business decisions by supply chain, finance and leadership. This role will manage forecast accuracy, which will ultimately help determine stocking levels and planning strategies. This role will report directly into the Director of Demand Planning.

Key Responsibility:

• Build and maintain forecast on assigned areas relative to PLZ planning hierarchy. Must be able to generate and analyze an unconstrained forecast based on historical data and validate demand with Commercial team.
• Work with the Commercial team, Marketing and Customer to gather and assess intel on trends that influence demand
• Facilitate prioritizing demand with Supply and Commercial teams when demand exceeds supply
• Hold monthly SIOP meetings with key stakeholders
• Analyze demand variability. Work with supply chain to analyze demand and lead-time variability and suggest safety stock.
• Publish monthly forecast accuracy, bias and attainment at customer and material level
• Drive process improvement for demand, flexible planning, rough cut capacity planning & resource planning
• Assist in documenting assumptions in the demand
• Ad-hoc situation assessment and scenario analysis as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis in supply chain, operations management or information systems preferred
• Strong analytics capability
• 2-4 years forecasting experience, consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred
• 2+ years of SAP experience, Netstock IBP Software experience a plus
• Knowledge of supply chain and operations activities
• Experience with inventory management practices
• APICS is a plus

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $79,000.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to $85,000.00/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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