Demand Planner

Job description

Job Overview Reporting to the RTW Planning Manager, develop and monitor finished goods forecasts trends/planning policies in IBP and SAP. Utilizing the SAP IBP Demand Planning & Inventory Optimization tools, this position drives the company cash flow, inventory days on hand and service goals. A Day In The Life • Analyze assigned finished goods priorities/exceptions & update SAP and/or IBP Demand Planning in accordance stocking reviews (MTS vs MTO), forecast reviews utilizing forecast accuracy measures & safety stock min-max levels and/or IO safety stock values. • Coordinate & lead Demand Forecast Consensus monthly meeting with Product Marketing & Sales to align and drive a 12-month future forecast in IBP Demand Planning and SAP. • Monitor and modify planning parameters as changes in business and/or market dictate. • Develop new material forecast and stocking plan from NPD (New Product Development) projects. Align with Product Marketing to ensure plan meets NPD project expectations. • Coordinate & develop the materials’ phase out plan from line deletions produced from Product Marketing. • Analyze the recast of ABC codes 2 times per the calendar year. • Minimize excess & obsolete inventory with monthly reviews with Product Marketing. • Material master maintenance via PBI reports and/or SAP variants, update via MASS change or Process Runner Scripts. • Support and review IPR submissions with product management. • IBP I/O analysis of safety stock, coverage profile and/or ROP values. • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the RTW Planning Manager. What will help you thrive in this role? • SAP, MS office including Intermediate MS Excel and Access type user, and Power BI or other reporting tools. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Planning – forecasting software. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Demand Planning. • Supply chain knowledge – a demand planner with an in-depth understanding of the supply chain and how it functions. • Familiarity with statistics – a solid understanding of applied math and the statistical software programs used to create forecasts. • Analytical thinking – an ability to analyze and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis is key. • Creative thinking – the ability to think outside of the box and devise creative solutions to various problems. • Presentation skills – even though much of a demand planner’s work focuses on forecasting, analyzing, and tracking, they must also explain to others why they recommend certain moves. • Interpersonal skills – although demand planners complete a significant amount of their work independently, they must also interact with others who affect the forecasting process. • This position requires a detailed oriented individual who can rationalize data to confidently make decisions quickly. Education • Bachelor’s Degree in related field or Business required • Master’s Degree in related field or Business preferred • APICS certification preferred Relevant Industries • Manufacturing Sector • Electrical Product Industry Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Electrical Solutions Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. 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