Demand planner

Our client, an American multinational beverage corporation is looking to hire a Demand Planner. This is a 6 to 12 month possible temp to hire assignment. The Demand Planner position is available to support all processes relating generation, assessment of the Demand Forecast that drives our supply chain process, resource allocation decisions and service our customer and consumer needs. As a key team member within the Profit Growth Management & Planning team, the Demand Planner will need to operate and embrace the team's principles. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management or Engineering 3 plus years related supply chain experience Solid forecast, supply planning experience Solid business acumen Project management experience preferred Experience SAP APO preferred Position is hybrid; in office 2 - 3 days a week at the local office in Tampa, FL. The hours are M - F 8 am to 5 pm. salary: $25 - $30 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Support and provide feedback for development of the statistical demand forecast process based on defined framework. Apply promotional and lifecycle planning modules to create a statistical forecast with a rolling 26-week time horizon Evaluate the results of the statistical forecast at customer, location, package, material level against mid-term derived customer forecast from customer account management team. Understand the variances and make the necessary adjustment to reflect the most appropriate demand forecast results Assist with the Sales & Operations execution process that drives consensus forecast with key stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Production, Finance, Planning teams, etc.) Proactive forecast quality assessment using trend analysis, forecast vs actual results and data input of volume by utilizing customer promotional calendars, history and current information Collaborate with other planners (lifecycle, bottler to bottler, deployment, production, transportation) as needed to enable an integrated planning activities and process Support the management of material introduction and deletion for forecast needs including re-alignment requirements of sales history Support all related integrated planning requirements and or other assigned projectsSkillsDemand ForecastingSupply ChainSAPMicrosoft OfficeSupply PlanningQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.