Job title: Demand Planner Supervisor (On-Site)
Company: Yamaha Motor
Job description: Job Description
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Demand Planner Supervisor to join our team in Kennesaw, GA. The Demand Planning Supervisor is the key stakeholder in the Demand Planning & Supply Chain process. They will monitor, review, and oversee a rolling forecast by utilizing statistical forecasting tools, historical data, and sales projections from cross-functional partners and customers to ensure balanced inventory that meets customer demand. They will also be responsible for master data and overall systems continuity.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review the accuracy of current and past demand plans through statistical analysis to ensure forecasted requirements are met.
- Analyze and review factors that impact demand, such as marketing activities, new product introductions, price changes, product discontinuations, account penetration changes, assortment/order plans, etc. and oversees a forecast that quantifies the impact of these factors.
- Liaison with Business Units and internal/external business partners to ensure consistent alignment with sales projections, product discontinuations, changes etc., that could impact fulfillment and inventory levels as well as discrepancies between forecasts.
- Oversee Master Data integrity and the processes related to the setup and documentation of new materials (parts and accessories) into SAP (MDM and ECC modules)
- Participate in annual demand planning objective setting and prepare and report weekly/monthly metrics that measure success or failure to those objectives.
- Review, test, and approve all APO system enhancements and modifications to ensure systems accountability and consistency.
- Review excess inventory monthly and share recommendations to executive leadership for review and approval.
- Oversee MPL process to ensure the accurate creation and transfer of new parts listings.
- Manage (establish, document, review) parts and accessories creation and/or discontinuation process to ensure alignment with Business Units while creating clearly defined cutover plans with minimal inventory disposition.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- BS/BA in quantitative discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PM or CPIM certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years-experience in Purchasing and/or Material Planning in a high-volume, transaction-oriented environment.
- 5 Years of more in management roles, leading and developing people and teams.
- SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel capability required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), planning and organization skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- Demonstrated thought leadership, independently brings forth relevant recommendation.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Expected salary:
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Job date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:48:11 GMT
