Demand Planner

Salary: $68,640 - $92,000/year

With 30 years of experience in the wireless industry, Superior Communications has become the nation's largest manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with the broadest product offerings and services for all channels of distribution.

A Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products (units/revenue). Creates and maintains forecast models by SKU for key accounts, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and customers.

You will be responsible for...

• Manage demand forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotions while factoring in channel inventory, in-stock %, and life cycle of products.
• Analyze factors impacting demand for mobile accessory products (e.g., category trends, promotions, competitive products, seasonality, retail consumption, indirect channels), and build statistical models that quantify the business environment.
• Lead collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment meetings with key accounts. Communicate material shortages and delays to appropriate customer contacts.
• Cross functional collaboration. Partner with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, and customers to collectively make decisions that minimize the negative financial impact.
• Achieve forecast accuracy, inventory, service level, and customer in-stock % targets and provide root cause for deltas.
• Provide SKU level revenue and unit projections and prepare reports to identify key metrics.
• Set Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) store minimum levels and RMA process. Management of customer location inventory levels by using statistical methods.
• Follow ISO/TL9000 requirements as it pertains to the position.

You might be a great fit if...
Qualifications

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, sum-ifs, conditional formatting, lookups). Excel Certification a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills: the ability to analyze situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to present ideas in an easy-to-understand engaging manner.
• Able to complete projects under tight deadlines, even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
• Organized, detail-oriented; able to prioritize effectively.
• Able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Required Education/ Experience

• BA/BS degree, plus 2 years of supply chain experience; or 5 years of supply chain-related experience
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• 2 years of Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) management experience, retail allocation, retail fulfillment or similar are required.
• 2 years of CPFR build and use required.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

ADA - Superior Communications will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

Physical Demands

This is a sedentary role; however, some light lifting is required.  This would require the ability to lift a 10 lb. box, open the box, and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, in-office position in Irwindale, CA.  Normal business days are Monday through Friday.  Work hours will be assigned in advance.

Travel

Up to 15% travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover, or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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About Superior Communications
Superior Communications opened its newest distribution center outside Nashville, TN. The 130,000-square-foot facility supports customers throughout the country with a focus on those in the region. Superior is focused on helping our customers solve their go-to-market challenges through industry-leading services across the supply chain, from geographic location to value-added support in the retail stores.

We offer a great benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and 401(k).

At Superior Communications we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

For more information about Superior, visit www.superiorcommunications.com . About Us