Demand Planner

AI overview

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize demand forecasting and supply chain processes, enhancing service levels and inventory management.
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At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:
Support that keeps you well
•    Medical, dental, and life insurance
•    Company-paid short- and long-term disability
•    FSAs and dependent care options
•    Vision and legal benefits
•    Gym discounts and wellness clinics
•    Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
•    Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
•    Training, coaching, and mentorship
•    Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
•    Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
•    A culture that respects work-life balance

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.
 
JOB SUMMARY
This role works with internal stakeholders (warehouse and commercial leaders) to match domestic demand with offshore suppliers.  Responsibilities include monitoring demand, establishing best guess forecasts, and maintaining PSI files for corporate and warehouses directly sourcing.   The role will also serve as a resource to statistically analyze demand, establish safety stocks and service level settings for the distribution channel.  
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend routine outsourcing meetings 
• Analyze historic data by SKU to develop and maintain appropriate safety stocks for targeted service levels.  
• Maintain appropriate PSI processes by facility, execute POs to maintain supply, while working within working capital limits.   
• Increase forecast accuracy, identifying sources of error and developing forecast models to manage seasonal fluctuations.   
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop best in class processes.   
• Integrate Sales/Commercial Team feedback into the supply chain plans
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.  Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management within and outside the company.
• Proven track record in statistical analysis, data analytics, or related. 
• Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals, including MRP, inventory optimization, and physical distribution. 
• Demonstrated experience forecasting demand at various levels of aggregation. 
• Knowledge of the demand planning process and its impact on supply chain performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy
• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and Forecasting tools
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree Required
 
EXPERIENCE:
• 3+ years
• 3+ years experience in procurement, demand planning, forecasting
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering, math/statistics
• Professional certification a plus (i.e. CSCP, CPIM).
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
• Light work
• Involves pushing and or pulling
• Lifting and standing
• Using force equal to handling materials up to 20 pounds
 
ENVIRONMENT: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and support positions.
 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Education Stipend: Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
  • Flexible Work Hours: A culture that respects work-life balance
  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays: Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
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