Worthington Steel
Demand Planner - Tempel Steel
Worthington Steel, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60660
The Demand Planner will be accountable for implementing the global demand forecast process to produce a rolling twelve month forecast by month, customer, and item. This forecast will be the basis for production planning and inventory control within the business globally, as well as providing the platform for monthly financial forecasting and budgeting. This individual will work closely with the Sales organization worldwide to implement demand planning and forecasting tools and to introduce a disciplined process of deviation analysis and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
Serve as the subject matter expert on demand planning tools and techniques
Lead weekly forecast variance reviews to identify off-track accounts and drive corrective actions
Lead global monthly demand reviews with site and corporate leadership
Coordinate with the commercial and finance teams to dollarize the forecast
Responsible for executing the statistical engine
Participate in the Global S&OP processes and provide insights on demand planning and forecasting
Participate in NAFTA Capacity Planning
Liaise with operations and supply chain to resolve issues that arise in the production and material planning processes
Produce data and assist in resolution of supply issues requiring order prioritization, allocation, or rationing
Perform AD-Hoc analysis to produce data-driven insights to be leveraged by the organization
Develop issues documents to drive decisions on raw material sourcing or production when demand projections create risk and/or uncertainty
Assist in the development and execution of the annual budgeting processes
Identify areas for process improvements in the demand planning and forecasting methodologies
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Materials Management preferred)
5+ years' experience in a supply chain or materials management role in an industrial B2B environment
Advanced excel skills are required, including proficiency in complex formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
Experience with a complex ERP system (Oracle is highly preferred)
Experience using demand planning software (Demantra is highly preferred)
Operational experience in production control or planning is highly preferred
CPIM certification from APICS would be desirable
Essential Functions
Serve as the subject matter expert on demand planning tools and techniques
Lead weekly forecast variance reviews to identify off-track accounts and drive corrective actions
Lead global monthly demand reviews with site and corporate leadership
Coordinate with the commercial and finance teams to dollarize the forecast
Responsible for executing the statistical engine
Participate in the Global S&OP processes and provide insights on demand planning and forecasting
Participate in NAFTA Capacity Planning
Liaise with operations and supply chain to resolve issues that arise in the production and material planning processes
Produce data and assist in resolution of supply issues requiring order prioritization, allocation, or rationing
Perform AD-Hoc analysis to produce data-driven insights to be leveraged by the organization
Develop issues documents to drive decisions on raw material sourcing or production when demand projections create risk and/or uncertainty
Assist in the development and execution of the annual budgeting processes
Identify areas for process improvements in the demand planning and forecasting methodologies
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Materials Management preferred)
5+ years' experience in a supply chain or materials management role in an industrial B2B environment
Advanced excel skills are required, including proficiency in complex formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
Experience with a complex ERP system (Oracle is highly preferred)
Experience using demand planning software (Demantra is highly preferred)
Operational experience in production control or planning is highly preferred
CPIM certification from APICS would be desirable