Job Description

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The Regional Business Planner is responsible for leading and continuously improving the demand planning processes by fostering strong collaboration across Sales, PMM, and HQ BU Management team. Integrate short and long-term forecast based on roundtables, market trends, historical patterns, promotional activities, and corporate strategy. Aim to maximize forecast accuracy and minimize bias, adding value to the planning process. Regular monitor to the business and proactively analyzes any deviation from the forecast.

Will be the owner of KMAT Planning and Capacity evaluation of the Value Stream associated to the Business Unit. Responsible for the correct planning of configurable materials and their components, working with the Procurement Team and Inventory Analyst in the appropriate stocking strategy. Lead the tDCA and RCCP process to ensure the correct capacity and FTEs to satisfy the demand by minimizing the cost.

The BU Planner will also have active role in the CUP2 process, support Operations projects and participate in Phase in and Phase Process.

Key accountabilities

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in business administration, Economics or Engineering.
• APICS certification is a plus
• 3-5 years of relevant business experience necessary.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning tools and software (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response Maestro or comparable)
• Expertise in Sales & Operations Planning
• Strong knowledge in processes like Procurement, Production Planning & Scheduling.
• Basic knowledge of Sales and Order Management
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Analysis for Office (AO)
• Implementation (Hands-On) skills
• Motivational, Inspirational and Convincing skills
• Change Management skills

Benefits

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.