Salary:
FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.
Your areas of responsibility:
The Demand Planning Manager reports to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, and plays a vital role in Supply Chain, with key involvement in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Inventory Accuracy. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Pre-plan analysis and statistical forecasting used to create/measure plan. Inputs include; sales/customer input, new product launch, new customers, product/marketing promotion, historical data.
- Facilitate/support sales and operations planning (S&OP) activities, meetings and communication including running the monthly DRM (Demand Review Meeting).
- Track/Measure forecast vs actual performance; successfully analyze deviations and lead corrective action
- SME on GIB Demand Planning Tool.
- Capable of analyzing and refining the mid-long term demand work flow process that allows FUCHS to successfully deliver product that meet customer expectations. All in an effort to continually improve the process.
- Developing solid relationship and communication skills with commercial, customers, team members and functional colleagues. This could include direct communication with customers, carriers, managers and team members.
- Primary contact for issues related to sales forecast (demand plan)
- Report out and montior for opportunities of improvement of monthly key performance indicators; accuracy and range of coverage of inventory
Qualifications we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or another related supply chain field.
- 5+ years of experience working with demand forecast plan/analysis; supply chain, accounting, sales prespective
- Experience managing a high-performance team strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel with excellent quantitative and data analysis skills.
- Team and people oriented, professional and displays a "can-do" attitude.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- ERP planning experience required, SAP preferred
- Highly organized, detailed orientated and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment (accuracy, timeliness, reliability, adaptability, and responsiveness).
- Leadership skills to include coaching, mentoring, training, etc.
- Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5%).
These are your benefits:
Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.
Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).