Customer Demand Planner - Gateway Recruiting, INC.
Daytona Beach, FL
About the Job
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demand plan new orders based on current capacity considering lead times, and customer need dates but ultimately driven by earliest available slot.
- Reviews orders delayed in Project Execution (due to customer approval delays/changes etc.) and realigns to suitable dates considering customer need, capacity, and any associated constraints.
- Review order lines during the pre-production phase for existing parts, attend design reviews for newly released parts, and review BOM/ build/test requirements to identify risk.
- Understands customer’s critical need dates and priorities loading the plan in line with that where possible working within business constraints and capacity.
- Handling impact to customer changes or cancellations reviewing stranded materials, labor, etc. to minimize impact to inventory.
- Identifying items for potential swap items in the schedule to support customer-critical deliveries.
- Liaising with the Operations team on optimal batch sizes
- Monitors project schedules and key milestones
- Under guidance from the Project Managers, conveys delivery scenarios and options directly to the customer on what the business can/cannot achieve to lay out the best plan for all stakeholders.
- Based on feedback from Planning & Operations, conveys Operational limitations based on volume, constraints, complexity, etc. to the Projects Team to discuss with customer to find the optimal solution
- Report accurate information within the ERP system in a timely fashion.
- Work with the Demand Coordinator to understand Orders forecast/strategic projects and Project Management & Operational team to develop optimal approach through production.
- Ensure clean handover to Operations for the upcoming Planning window.
- Attend meetings and present approaches, risks, concerns, and opportunities to meet needs.
- Maintain excellent communication and working relationships with all departments within the company.
- Comply with and assist in the enforcement of all company safety policies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and the Project Manager
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- CPIM Certification preferred.
- Min. 3 years of experience in supply chain/planning environment or Project Management utilizing MRP.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced understanding of Engineer to Order manufacturing processes
- Strong problem-solving skills using data-based analytics.
- Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers at the executive level
- Proficiency in MS Office products with advanced knowledge of Excel
- Ability to work with little to no supervision for extended hours.
- Professional appearance and behavior
- Exceptional customer service and support skills.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment; able to change direction, remain flexible, and respond.
- Problem solving.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- A “can-do” attitude.
Powered by JazzHR
Source : Gateway Recruiting, INC.