Demand Planner

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• *No Recruiters, please!*

The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting and demand planning for assigned US product lines. The role supports inventory management, supply planning, and ERP data accuracy to maintain appropriate inventory levels and meet customer demand. The Demand Planner works closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Supply Chain Operations to maintain accurate forecasts, identify demand trends and risks, and support effective purchasing, inventory, and logistics decisions. The individual contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support overall business objectives.

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WHO WE ARE:

At Rollease Acmeda, we are innovators of precision window covering hardware systems, specialized fabrics, and automated shade solutions. Since 1980, we have been on the cutting edge of design, development and distribution within the window furnishing industry. The years of knowledge and experience have enabled us to deliver broader product choices, enhanced technologies, and an exceptional level of service to our trade customer base. We are proudly owned by JM Family Enterprises, one of the largest privately owned companies in the US.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Maintain demand forecasts for assigned US product lines based on historical demand, trends, seasonality, and inputs from Sales, customers, and Product Management. Identify forecast variances and recommend adjustments as needed
• Apply system overrides in the demand planning software as needed
• Maintain accurate demand planning and ERP master data, including safety stocks, reorder points, lead times, and other inventory parameters, to support effective inventory management and replenishment
• Collaborate with the other Demand Planner to share knowledge, cross-train on key responsibilities, and ensure continuity of critical demand planning activities.
• Establish schedules and execution plans for daily, weekly, and monthly demand planning activities
• Follow established planning processes and contribute to the development and documentation of procedures, tools, and process improvements that reduce stockouts and optimize inventory management
• Conduct regular demand reviews with Product Management to review forecasts, discuss demand changes, and identify risks and opportunities
• Hold quarterly sales focused demand reviews with sales team to track future risks and opportunities
• Support key customers’ forecasting needs by meeting regularly, providing reports, and gathering input
• Develop actionable insights, datasets, and reports based on analysis to address key supply chain needs
• Identify and communicate forecast risks and opportunities to management, recommend corrective actions, and follow through on agreed-upon activities
• Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
• Address demand-related changes and issues in a timely and effective manner
• Monitor product lifecycles and new product development activities, and perform related planning tasks
• Develop forecasts for new products in collaboration with Product Management and Sales, tracking actual performance and adjusting forecasts as needed
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers to develop forecasts, material plans, and actions that optimize supply chain decisions across the business
• Assist Buying team with purchasing activity and perform analysis of supplier capacity, air freight or other impacts to output when needed
• Support the S&OP process by maintaining accurate forecasts, providing demand analysis, and identifying gaps between forecasted demand, sales budgets, and business objectives
• Assist with preparing executive S&OP presentations, scorecards, and reports
• Collaborate with IT to ensure planning tools meet allocation, demand planning, and forecasting needs
• Implement and maintain inventory and material management strategies for raw materials and finished goods through regular review and optimization of inventory parameters and levels, including reorder points, safety stocks, lead times, and ABC categorization
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement agreed-upon actions to improve forecast performance
• Monitor inventory performance, including stockout risks, excess inventory, and changing demand patterns, and recommend appropriate planning adjustments.
• Review supply issues with Operations leadership to assess their impact on production and distribution output

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, preferred
• 2 years of forecasting or demand planning experience working with Demand Planning and DRP tools
• Excel skills must be advanced – experience with PowerBI preferred
• Experience gathering, analyzing & presenting data
• Experience utilizing Demand Planning software
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft D365 experience, preferred
• Experience supporting S&OP processes preferred
• Prior exposure to analyzing supply chain KPI’s (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Fill Rate)
• Professional certifications in IBF, APICS or similar, preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
• Exhibit Company Core Values of being Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Accountability, Innovation
• Proven knowledge of inventory management and examples of forecasting skills
• Strong attention to detail with proven examples of follow through and effective communication
• Ability to work across the entire supply chain enterprise – suppliers, customers, and internal sales, marketing, and operations
• Self-management skills and the ability to work in office, warehouse, and on-line environments
• Must have critical thinking skills and a technical aptitude
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and apply them quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including an excellent telephone and video conference manner
• Well organized with the ability to handle multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor
• Team oriented individual, able to build and maintain rapport and work effectively cross-functionally
• Experience collaborating with and influencing others
• Consistently exhibit company core values of Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Accountability, and Innovation

WHY IT'S GREAT TO WORK HERE:

• Professionally designed open office work environment to support team collaboration – HQ Only
• On-site Gym and Game Room - HQ Only
• Paid Holidays - Including company-wide holiday shutdown
• Business casual dress code
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical Dental, and Vision Benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of hire
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits including Long Term Disability and Pet Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching Dollars
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Global company with offices in the US, AU, and NZ
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact
• Company social events throughout the year and monthly lunches!

Rollease Acmeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.