Demand Planning Manager - Tampa, FL

There’s a place for you at World Electric. A career here is more than a job—you’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory, or other building, you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives.

About the role

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for the availability of all product items World Electric purchases. The individual also manages and optimizes the inventory levels and quality of each product item. As needed, the Demand Planning Manager supports opportunities for spot buys gains and identifies best application of purchase conditions. The individual will also work with others in Supply Chain to improve logistic productivity (inbound and branch replenishment).

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Planning Performance
  • Applies validated service level tactics to maximize availability for customers.
  • Optimizes inventory and leads all actions for inventory quality (including depreciation), in line with budget and purchase plans.
  • Contributes to balance the daily inbound workload with capacity.
  • Follows up closely during phase-in, phase-out, stock-out, and key account deliveries.
  • Guarantees daily replenishment calculations to branches.
  • Establishes reporting and shares key performance indicators.
• Supplier Relationships
  • Guarantees supplier lead time accuracy and follows up on ongoing purchase orders.
  • Works with suppliers to resolve any inbound discrepancies.
  • Promotes CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) with vendors.
  • Collects knowledge on supplier operations and delivery schedules.
• Collaboration
  • Interacts with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
  • Ensures best communication and cross-collaboration with all departments related to inventory management (Logistics, Purchase, Category Management, Branches).
  • Ensures KPI dashboards are fully updated and shared with relevant stakeholders.
  • Organizes inventory quality reviews and develops progress plans.
• Team Management
  • Organizes, manages, and develops the team in charge of inventory management and procurement flows to reach goals in terms of availability and inventory DIO.
  • Ensures operations and process flows are updated and applied.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience, specifically in B2B, preferably in distribution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data for decision-making purposes.
• Inquisitive and progressive—able to adapt and drive change.
• Strong aptitude for analytics, forecasting, and developing models.
• Drives performance and results.
• Demonstrated self-motivated organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and tasks while building positive relationships with associates at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigation skills, able to draw conclusions from research.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
• Acts with integrity.
• Ability to work productively with a great deal of independence and autonomy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with internal customers, external customers, and vendor partners.
• Understanding of the electrical wholesaling industry is a plus, along with strong business financial skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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