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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a meticulous and strategic Demand Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for forecasting demand for products to ensure that the company maintains optimal inventory levels. This role requires a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and supply chain logistics. The Demand Planner will work closely with various departments, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to gather data and create accurate demand forecasts. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. The Demand Planner will also be responsible for identifying potential risks and opportunities in the market, and for developing strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. This role is critical to ensuring that the company can meet customer demand without overstocking or understocking products. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations. They will also be proficient in using demand planning software and other analytical tools. The Demand Planner will play a key role in driving the company's growth and profitability by ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather data.
- Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform forecasts.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust forecasts as needed.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities in the market.
- Develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Communicate demand forecasts to relevant stakeholders.
- Use demand planning software and analytical tools to create forecasts.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
- Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Continuously improve demand planning processes.
- Conduct regular reviews of demand forecasts and adjust as needed.
- Provide input into the budgeting and financial planning process.
- Support new product launches with demand forecasts.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss demand planning.
- Train and mentor junior demand planning staff.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and trends.
- Prepare and present demand planning reports to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or a related role.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in demand planning software and analytical tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
- Experience with inventory management and supply chain operations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of market trends and consumer behavior.
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities in the market.
- Experience with budgeting and financial planning.
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Certification in demand planning or supply chain management is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with demand planning software?
- How do you gather and analyze data to create demand forecasts?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a market risk and how you mitigated it?
- How do you ensure that your demand forecasts are accurate?
- Can you describe a time when you had to adjust a demand forecast due to unexpected changes in the market?
- How do you communicate demand forecasts to other departments?
- Can you describe your experience with inventory management?
- How do you stay up-to-date with market trends and consumer behavior?
- Can you provide an example of a successful demand planning strategy you implemented?
- How do you handle conflicting priorities and manage multiple tasks?
- Can you describe your experience with ERP systems?
- How do you ensure compliance with company policies and procedures?
- Can you describe a time when you had to work with a difficult stakeholder?
- How do you train and mentor junior staff?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to present a demand planning report to senior management?
- How do you support new product launches with demand forecasts?
- Can you describe your experience with budgeting and financial planning?
- How do you continuously improve demand planning processes?
- Can you describe a time when you had to work under tight deadlines?
- How do you ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand?
