Senior Demand Planning Analyst

We’re looking for an experienced Demand Analyst to join our growing team in our corporate headquarters in Brooklyn Park, MN! As a fast growing company we provide employees with endless opportunities to grow and develop in their careers!

Besides offering competitive compensation packages, benefits plans, and paid time off, Wurth Adams offers employees a casual, friendly, and family-oriented atmosphere. We place a big emphasis on employee development and highly encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives. Our employees will tell you that our business is our people!

Our Demand Analysts are responsible for reviewing and analyzing historical usage trends while comparing future customer forecast demands to help negate excess & obsolete inventory. In this role you create statistical reporting, and implement adjustments in SAP and CPS to align with future purchases to help minimize unbalanced inventory quantities and values.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of an enthusiastic team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products. These activities include gathering, reviewing, and analyzing historical usage trends to create statistical forecasts that drive purchasing decisions to minimize excess and obsolete inventory. The senior demand analyst position will help design, implement, and manage the forecasting process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Forecast Creation, Maintenance, and Analysis

Review historical sales trends, develop statistical demand forecasts and determine the best method of forecasting based on product analysis and system capabilities.
Establish KPIs to measure forecast accuracy and ensure inventory and service degree targets are met.
Lead monthly forecast review meetings with customers and executives and provide suggestions to improve forecast accuracy.
Collaborate with IT to improve and automate customer forecast uploads and forecast reporting.

Inventory Analysis and Segmentation

Provide leadership in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs based on forecast variability and product analysis.
Analyze product usage and forecasted volumes to evaluate on hand inventory and storage strategies.

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Manage and communicate customer forecast accuracy reports to sales.
Closely coordinate and communicate customer volume changes with purchasing.
Work with cross-functional partners to continuously improve forecast accuracy, demand planning efficiency and effectiveness, plant loading and customer service.
Drive collaboration with internal and external customers.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, statistics, mathematics, or commensurate combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in demand planning/analysis, purchasing, or inventory management, preferably in the fastener industry.
- APICS (CSCP or CPIM), DDP, or IBF certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards or other statistical forecasting software, including advanced Excel or SQL methods to create and analyze forecast and sales data.
- Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, developing forecasts, and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
- Knowledge and use of customer portals, EDI, etc.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, organizational, decision making and presentation skills required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.