Demand Planner

Demand Planner
supply chain
Schaumburg,Illinois Direct Hire
DEMAND PLANNER
* Consumer products manufacturer with a proven track record of success. Been in business for 18 years and have been growing between 20-30% year after to year.
* Due to growth, expansion and promotion, the organization is hiring for a Demand Planner that can grow to a Supply Chain Manager
* We have placed several employees with this organization in various department, and they are described as a relaxed, fun, entrepreneurial environment that sells a creative product sold to E-commerce and large retailers nationwide.
* Looking for an intelligent, proactive supply chain professionals excited about a culture of continuous improvement.
* People with a track record of innovation and achievement, succeed and thrive in the environment.
* This role will enjoy upward mobility, a chance to manage and develop the entire supply chain team and grow as the organization develops and expands.
* Local candidates required
BENEFITS:
* True work-life balance and family oriented
* Hybrid schedule
* Unlimited growth potential
* Work for an established entrepreneurial organization
* Salary range is 75K 95K + bonus (Salary is based on experience and education)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Facilitate a consensus demand management process by gathering and utilizing demand information
* Utilize demand planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues. Perform root cause analysis and take proper actions with the demand supervisor.
* Help define process metrics as well as develop detailed process flow diagrams, tasks and supporting documentation.
* Manage and maintain forecasting system master data parameters.
* Utilize NetSuite, forecasting tools and MS Excel to resolve systematic issues with the forecasting process.
* Hold weekly review with assigned production sites to discuss production schedules and raw material concerns
REQUIREMENTS:
* BA or BS required, preferably in Supply Chain, Economics, Operations Management, Computer Science, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or similar
* 2+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Mater Scheduling, Supply Chain Analysis, or related supply chain experience is required
* Must have manufacturing experience, ideally foods, consumer products, beverages, chemicals, or related industries. Open to any manufacturing industry
* Must have experience with ERP system. SAP, NetSuite, Oracle are a plus
* Intermediate experience with MS Excel is required pivot-tables, vlook-ups, and related skills are required
* Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Detail orientated, self-directed, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.