Demand PlannerAbout Optimas:Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated to their assigned customers and/or parts. The DemandPlanner also leads amonthly S&OP discussion.Main responsibilities:The Demand Plannerwill be responsible of the following:
Develop demand forecast for assigned customers and/or parts by overseeing the demand planning tasks, manage the process
Conduct review meetings with a customers, sales teams, and supply chain to improve forecast accuracy
Use and maintain the demand planning software as a primary forecasting tool
Identify areas of improvement and recommend action plans
Monitor, analyze and prepare key performance reports to include forecast accuracy and MAPE
Continuous improvement of forecasting processes and systems
Key CompetenciesThe ideal candidate must have the following competencies:
Strategic Vision.
Results driven.
Embrace change.
Collaboration and Influence.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Supply Chain
1-3years of experience in forecasting and working with large data sets
Experience in a high skucount, fast turn business a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Exceland Microsoft Access
Advanced math and analytical skills
Knowledge of Toolsgroup Demand Planning softwarea plus
Customer oriented with a strong sense of urgency
Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across all functional areas
Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Decision maker, ability to lead and communicate cross functionally throughout all levels of the organization
CompensationAt Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilityor genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensationand training.
About Optimas Solutions
Optimas is a global manufacturer/distributor and service provider of fastening and supply chain solutions for manufactures seeking to improve their efficiency and profitability.
