Demand Planner - Kitting

Veritiv Corporation; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitting Demand Planner to enhance demand planning activities in their Grapevine office. In this pivotal role, you will estimate future product demand, analyze inventory flow, and develop forecasting models to ensure operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with sales and warehouse teams, utilizing advanced planning systems to optimize stock levels and minimize shortages. If you're passionate about data analysis and improving processes in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace culture.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Mentorship opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition platform

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in demand planning or related field.
• Knowledge of advanced planning systems and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to align forecasts and analyze data.
• Utilize demand planning tools to generate accurate forecasts.
• Monitor market trends and propose actions for demand management.

Skills

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office Suite

Nulogy

Job description

ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK BASED OUT OF OUR GRAPEVINE OFFICE

Job Purpose :

The Kitting Demand Planner will assist in all demand planning activities within the Co-Packing facilities in Dallas, TX. Their responsibility will be estimating future product demand for specific customers, analyzing inventory flow, developing forecast and assembly production models while ensuring the company's operations are timely, efficient, and cost-effective.

Job Responsibilities :

1. Collaborate with Sales to gather sales forecasts, historical data, and market insights to analyze and align for new items, customers, and forecast usage change requests.
2. Utilize demand planning tools to analyze data and generate accurate demand forecasts.
3. Follow inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory.
4. Monitor and evaluate market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities to inform demand POV.
5. Analyze and identify potential risks and opportunities related to demand and inventory, proposing appropriate actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
6. Contribute to the continuous improvement of demand planning processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
7. Prepare month-end results scorecard for demand planning performance and present to internal stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications :

1. Oversees scheduling and workload distribution across multiple warehouses to ensure timely production and on-time order fulfillment.
2. Knowledge of advanced planning systems - Nulogy experience preferred.
3. Work closely with local Warehouse Ops, Account Management, and Kitting Program Specialists to balance capacity and existing warehouse schedule constraints and customer requirements.
4. Issue warehouse pick lists for work orders to move inventory to production lines.
5. Complete a validation analysis of inventory to production lines.
6. Forecast labor and communicate directly with Ops and Contractors on assignment performance.
7. Conduct quarterly and seasonal analysis on projects across top clients to assess overall supply chain performance.

Work Experience :

• 1-3 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Knowledge of major ERP (enterprise resource planning) software applications such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education :

• Bachelor's Degree
• Works at Co Packing locations in both non-climate controlled warehouse environments as well as office settings.
• Works in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to moving machinery, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, varying temperature, and office atmosphere.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.