Demand Planning Manager

Position Summary

The primary objective of Demand Planning Manager is to make sure that materials and components are available when needed in the production process and that manufacturing takes place on schedule. The role drives revenue and is accountable for meeting organizational goals. Required duties include supervision of direct reports,creation of processes, and capacity planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Forecast revenue and provide updates on progress to the leaders of the organization.
• Primary responsibility for make/buy decision with support from methods, engineering, and supply chain.
• Optimizing production schedule to increase scalability of the organization.
• Responsible for the planning and release from order entry to production.
• Help track schedule adherence on the shop floor and provide solutions.
• Manage inventory issues and schedule changes
• Backup for master scheduler
• Perform liaison work with other departments (Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Sales, Shipping, Customer Service) to obtain services or pertinent information relative to functional needs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, sales, engineering, or a subject in supply chains or in a similarly applicable field.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a demand planning related role.
• Experience with JD Edwards (or similar MRP system), scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in manufacturing environment, machining, and welding a plus.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with good communication skills.
• Ability to manage a work queue and tasks with a high level of independence.

Ability to read and understand drawings and work instructions a plus.

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