Supply Chain Analyst/Demand Planner
Dometic Group operates in the retail industry and manages the manufacturing, sales, and service of products for the outdoor market. The product range is broad and includes portable coolers, grills, air conditioning systems, tents, batteries, and solar energy solutions for mobile, and outdoor lifestyles. The business is a global company and customers include retailers of outdoor products as well as consumers and manufacturers of vehicles and boats. The Dometic Group was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Dometic Marine’s facility in Litchfield, IL is our main distribution center that manages the packaging and distribution of aftermarket marine and OPE industrial products.
Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products. Creates and maintains forecast models for their channels and customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. Demand Planner reports to the Supply Chain Manager for the Litchfield facility.
Position is not open to sponsorship
Main responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Inventory planning models
- Maintain fill rates at 95%+ to customer base
- Create model inventory programs based on market
- Analyze sales trends and customer forecasts to determine where and how much inventory
- Develop and maintain System planning parameters to maximize Inventory benefit
- Reduce the amount of excess & obsolete inventory by utilizing vendor return programs and stock balancing
- Support new product introduction (supply plan, system parameters, monitoring inventory levels)
- Monitor key performance metrics including DIO/Turns, service levels, and supplier lead times
- Collaborate with sales, accounts payable, operations, product management, finance and project management to solve issues, improve customer service and maintain S&OP processes.
- Interact with Sales and Operations that require material coordination
- Provide timely input to management regarding problems such as shortages and material outages.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; APICS Certification is beneficial
- 3 years of material forecasting, inventory planning experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years experience with statistical modeling and analysis
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP; Fourth Shift experience is preferred
- SQL and Database Querying
- Project Management experience within Inventory Management/Forecasting/Planning preferred
Behavioral requirements:
- Solid time management, and organizational skills
- Energetic, self-starter with ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Strong bias for action, sense of urgency working towards results and improvements
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple work streams
- Excellent with all forms of communication (written, verbal, presentations)
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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