Demand Planner

Oldcastle Infrastructure, the leading provider of utility infrastructure throughout North America, is seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience by ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time.

About the role

This role works closely with manufacturing, distribution, and sales to match capacity and inventory with demand, creating an efficient production plan across many high-volume SKUs. The position will collaborate across all parts of the organization to resolve issues related to forecasting, capacity, on-time delivery, and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a production plan based on sales demand, forecasts, and inventory requirements to meet customer service goals.
• Develop a strategic vision to improve forecasting accuracy, demand planning effectiveness, and optimize inventory levels to increase customer service levels.
• Implement robust processes to connect Sales and Operations, resulting in growth opportunities through maximizing site network capacity.
• Analyze longer-term demand to make recommendations addressing production capacity surplus, under-utilization, or constraint deficits.
• Perform statistical analysis of sales data history to identify trends, sourcing improvement opportunities, and level-load production.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to coordinate new product launches, transitions, or discontinuations.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Service Managers, and Transportation teams to address issues through continuous improvement in the order fulfillment process.
• Maintain key performance metrics surrounding production planning and plan attainment, and keep ERP system data fields up to date.

Requirements

• Proven working experience in demand planning while delivering above-average customer experience.
• Proven track record of managing a large number of SKUs in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop production plans and inventory strategies while effectively communicating recommendations to executive management.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity working in ERP systems; NetSuite/SAP experience preferred.
• Data mining and analytical skills with above-average proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a planning or similar role.
• Advanced degree in a related field accepted in lieu of 3 years’ experience.
• BS degree in supply chain, operations management, or a business-related field highly preferred. In-field work experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or CPIM certification a plus.

Desired Characteristics

• Innovative spirit and analytical mindset to work cross-functionally in developing new ideas.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to achieve desired results.
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done right.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through, attention to detail, and consistent follow-up practices.
• Able to easily shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 10% bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

Base salary range of $60,000 - $75,000 per year.

Location

This position will be located at our plant in Warren, MN.