Demand Planner II

Busch Vacuum Solutions; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

401K

PTO

Job summary

Busch Vacuum Solutions is seeking a Demand Planner II for our Regional Distribution Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. This fully onsite role focuses on developing accurate demand forecasts to optimize inventory and meet customer needs, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

Targeted compensation ranges from $77,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The position requires a minimum of 3 years in demand planning and a Bachelor's degree in a related

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in demand planning or related roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; fields include Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting: Develop, implement, and manage demand forecasts based on historical data, sales trends, and market information.
• Collaboration: Work with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align demand planning strategies.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and align forecasts with production schedules and supplier lead times.
• Data Analysis: Use planning tools to analyze sales and inventory data and provide insights.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPI performance such as forecast accuracy and inventory turnover.
• Risk Management: Identify forecast risks and implement corrective actions.
• Reporting: Prepare forecast reports for management highlighting accuracy and changes in demand.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose improvements to planning processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Office

Demand planning software

Job description

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

Busch Vacuum Solutions has an immediate direct hire opportunity for a Demand Planner II at our Regional Distribution Center in Chesapeake, Virginia! This is a fully onsite position.

The Demand Planner II is responsible for developing accurate and reliable demand forecasts to support optimal inventory levels and meet customer needs. This role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, and Inventory Management to analyze historical data, market trends, and customer demand, helping improve forecast accuracy and overall inventory performance.

Targeted Compensation: The targeted compensation range for this position is $77,000–$90,000 annually, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Forecasting: Develop, implement, and manage demand forecasts based on historical data, sales trends, and market information. Regularly update and revise forecasts to reflect changing business conditions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain, to align demand planning strategies and address discrepancies.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and adjust forecasts to help prevent overstock and stockouts. Ensure alignment between production schedules, supplier lead times, and demand forecasts.
• Data Analysis: Utilize demand planning tools and software to analyze sales and inventory data and provide insights and recommendations to improve supply chain performance.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and measure demand forecast performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), including forecast accuracy, fill rate, and inventory turnover.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks or gaps in demand forecasting and collaborate with appropriate teams to implement corrective actions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present demand planning reports to management, highlighting forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and changes in demand patterns.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to demand planning processes, tools, and methodologies by leveraging best practices to enhance forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management: Required
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment: Preferred
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or technical school: Required
  • Preferred field of study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook: Required
• Experience using demand planning software; SAP experience is highly preferred
• Experience with supply chain management systems and SAP/ERP tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets and translate data into actionable insights
• Knowledge of inventory control, sales trends, and demand planning best practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Personal Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of initiative, self-motivation, and professional maturity
• Detail-oriented, goal-oriented, and safety-conscious
• Organized with the ability to maintain an orderly workspace
• Positive, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to support department and company goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% for training and business needs
• Valid Drivers’ License must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards
• Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching outward, and grasping
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above the shoulder
• Ability to perform required pushing and pulling activities associated with the position
• Must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and wear all required PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• Legal Plan
• 401K
• PTO
• more!

• on-the-job training
• paid training/certifications
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for advancement within the company

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions ?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch . We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.