Demand Planner

Summary :An established East Coast Importer/Shipper/Repacker is seeking an experienced Demand Planner.Responsible for analyzing, estimating, and communicating supply issues of their assigned category.The Demand Planner compares inventory, production projections, and sales forecasts and identifies critical time frames to support allocations and maximize order fulfillment.This position leads the dialogue each week for their respective customers and products with key counterparts in Production, Operations, QA, Sales and Marketing.Our client is based in the greater Philadelphia/New Jersey area. Being based in the office fulltime would be welcomed but they will entertain hybrid or possible fully remote candidates with the right experience.Responsibilities:Develop, update and maintain demand planning models for the assigned category.Assist in the development of business cases, supply strategies, measures and action items.Organize, compile and archive critical plan data and documents (i.e. Supplier Agreements and Contracts).Create a Supply Plan for different time frames in the future. Work closely with Regional Production teams in decision making as plans continue to evolve/change.Track plan/execution performance and communicate relevant variances on a weekly basis to Sales, Marketing, and Finance.Develop and maintain Purchasing relationships with Company network of growers and third parties.Consult/inform the rest of the organization about our plans, and assure good hand-offs and communication.Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.Closely coordinate and communicate daily production and action plans with Operations and Logistics.Follow Company policies and practices while representing it in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, governmental agencies, growers, customers, etc.Ensure the security of company's confidential and proprietary information and materials.Maintain sufficient inventory quantities across all locations to insure constant production and maximize order fulfillment.Determine and maintain Min/Max values in Inventory are required in a weekly basis and adjust for seasonality.Issue Inventory Updates per location, and work with Sales in Sales promotions and production allocations.Maintain DP Tools Daily to insure proper decision making and inventory allocationDetermine and issue POs for vendors as needed.Assist Sales in the development of the Sales Forecast for the assigned category.Establish economic re-order points for all Raw Materials in your category.Communicate with Growers Network and Third Party suppliers in regards to quantities and quality issues.BOM (Bill of Materials) InputEducation/Experience:BA/BS college degree or equivalent experienceStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel2-3 years' experience in the fresh produce industry required