Demand Planner

DescriptionACR is a single stream resource for essential packaging and preparation products used in the foodservice, janitorial, sanitation, industrial, hospitality, and healthcare industries. The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining forecasting and demand plans that enable the organization to achieve the sales & service objectives. This individual will use historical data and projections from the Sales Team to continuously update and improve item level forecasts. Collaboration with supply planning and sales is key to this role's success.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL Bachelor's degree in business operations, Supply Chain Management, Statistics.Working knowledge of supply chain process and ERP/MRP systems. Experience working in SKU intense business with long lead times and high amount of new product offerings.3-5 years' experience in demand planning and forecast analysis.Knowledge of methods to drive forecast improvements. Proficiency with statistical modeling and product demand planning / forecasting methodsStrong system and analytical skills required. The ability to extract and compile data from multiple systems / sources, analyze data and then make recommendations for action.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTRefresh and publish forecast changes on an agreed upon schedule and communicate significant changes to purchasing.Partner with Sales to gather customer information relevant to producing an accurate forecast. Information will include product assortments (by customer), new item introductions, timing for discontinued items, and promotional plans.Meet regularly with Sales, Operations, and Supply Planning to monitor current forecast status and required actions such as contingency planning.Consolidate multiple projections into a by item shipment projection.Reconcile item level forecasts with sales projections. Identify and understand reasons for gaps.Make recommended adjustments to the forecast based on changes in demand and market trends.Actively participates in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Process - develops monthly forecasts by product family and key account, communicates changes to aggregate forecasts, and raises S&OP forecast issues for resolution.Provide short to medium term project support and analysis to the Demand Planning Manager. Other duties as assigned.Compensation Range: $85,724 - $104,773 per year, consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position. ACR reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. ACR offers a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and financial wellness benefits, fringe benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus program. ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.Learn more about ACR HERELearn more about our culture HERE