Planner & Scheduler

Job Title: Planning/Scheduling Analyst Overview: The Planning/Scheduling position is responsible for the following: Responsible for all aspects of the demand planning function by gathering, consolidating, analyzing and acting on Sales and Marketing inputs/information within the forecasting tool. Daily maintenance of all data and information parameters within the forecasting tool. Monitoring and validation of data outputs from the demand planning tool. Prepare and place orders from distribution centers and outside vendors. Work with vendors to expedite shipments and resolve shipping issues. Work with freight carriers to assure on-time delivery and resolve invoice discrepancies. Collaborate and engage with Sales and Marketing or other sources of intelligence to develop a deep understanding of the business/portfolio. Actively participate in the commercialization and de-commercialization process to drive optimal inventory positions and working capital improvements. Partner with forecast analysts and expeditors to discuss changes to demand, manufacturing challenges, and other events that could impact supply or demand. Any additional duties as assigned by management This position involves a wide range of interpersonal contacts both with Distribution Centers, inside suppliers, as well as outside supplier network. Successful candidates will have analytical, strong communication, organizational, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. Candidates must be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced team environment but also maintaining attention to detail. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Statistics, Finance or Business Management 3 to 5 years of Demand Forecasting or relevant Supply Chain experience Strong analytical, statistical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience using a major Demand Planning software package, preferably SAP APO, or related experience in developing statistical forecasts. Proficient in MS Office experience using a major supply chain planning software package. Familiar with concepts Sales & Operations Planning process and Integrated Business Planning. Experience in dealing with materials with long lead times. Candidate will be required to spend time in distribution centers to learn all aspects of the operations and build relationships with internal customers. Up to 25% travel may be required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Excellent communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions, and training and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, and volumes. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram (graphic) form. Ability to solve a variety of problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information or standardization exists. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, stand, and sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. TECHNICAL SKILLS Application knowledge and skill for computer data entry Application knowledge of products and production processes Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled