Demand Planner II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Legal Plan

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Busch Vacuum Solutions is seeking a Demand Planner II for our Regional Distribution Center in Chesapeake, VA. This fully onsite role focuses on building accurate forecasts to optimize inventory and meet customer needs.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production to translate data into actionable insights, monitor KPI performance, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or technical school; preferred fields: SCM or Business Administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using demand planning software; SAP experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting: Develop, implement, and manage demand forecasts based on historical data and market information.
• Collaboration: Align demand planning strategies with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and adjust forecasts to prevent overstock and stockouts.
• Data Analysis: Use planning tools to analyze sales and inventory data and provide actionable insights.
• Performance Monitoring: Track forecast accuracy, fill rate, and inventory turnover.
• Risk Management: Identify forecast gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
• Reporting: Present demand planning reports to management.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to processes and tools.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain Management / Business Administration preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP tools

Job description

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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

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more!

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Busch values promoting from within!

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.