Demand Planning Manager

Pay

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Pre-plan analysis and statistical forecasting used to create/measure plan. Inputs include: sales/customer input, new product launch, new customers, product/marketing promotion, historical data.
• Facilitate/support sales and operations planning (S&OP) activities, meetings and communication including running the monthly DRM (Demand Review Meeting).
• Track/measure forecast vs actual performance; successfully analyze deviations and lead corrective action.
• SME on GIB Demand Planning Tool.
• Capable of analyzing and refining the mid-long term demand work flow process that allows FUCHS to successfully deliver product that meet customer expectations, with continual process improvement.
• Developing solid relationship and communication skills with commercial, customers, team members and functional colleagues, including direct communication with customers, carriers, managers and team members.
• Primary contact for issues related to sales forecast (demand plan).
• Report out and monitor for opportunities of improvement of monthly key performance indicators; accuracy and range of coverage of inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or another related supply chain field.
• 5+ years of experience working with demand forecast plan/analysis; supply chain, accounting, sales perspective.
• Experience managing a high-performance team strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel with excellent quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Team and people oriented, professional and displays a “can-do” attitude.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• ERP planning experience required, SAP preferred.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment (accuracy, timeliness, reliability, adaptability, and responsiveness).
• Leadership skills to include coaching, mentoring, training, etc.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5%).

Benefits

Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals, with opportunities to work on projects that expand experience and challenge abilities in the global marketplace. The position offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.