Demand Planning Manager

Looking for new and exciting challenges? Avalon CSC is hiring!

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Join the forefront of innovation in the supply chain industry! Avalon CSC is actively seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join our dynamic team in the United States.

Our team of supply chain consultants boasts a long and successful track record of driving significant performance improvements in the supply chain sector.

Immerse yourself in a role that combines a spirit of flexibility and collaboration with problem solving. Ready to embark on this adventure with a young, active company that's pushing the boundaries of the industry?

Apply now and become part of our team.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in Supply Chain Planning projects, operations assessments and / or transformations.
• Assist in managing forecasting, planning and inventory optimization activities for raw materials, MRO and finished goods inventories.
• Implement forecasting, planning and inventory optimizations tools.
• Participate in the development of best-in-class assessments and process implementations from spend analyses to total cost analyses.
• Identify client opportunities, author client deliverables and present findings at the senior client level.
• Work collaboratively with client personnel leveraging their resources and knowledge to achieve project goals and complete deliverables on time.
• Provide clear and concise status updates and assist the leadership team with managing project risks.
• Continuously improve professional skills through a variety of Avalon and external training courses.

Minimum Requirements :

• At least 5 years of work experience in demand planning and inventory management.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas :
• Inventory Management : Demonstrated expertise in detailed analysis of inventory data, establishing inventory targets, and achieving inventory reduction.
• Demand Planning : Hands-on experience with statistical forecasting, forecasting metrics, and working with sales and marketing organizations to create a consensus forecasting processes.
• S&OP : Hands-on experience with data analysis, data evaluation and consensus-based decision-making through a collaborative system and process.
• ERP / MRP Remediation : Buyer, demand planner and production planner process understanding, shop floor and master data management.
• Master Scheduling, Capacity Planning : Experience with ERP based modules and system set up.
• Bachelor's degree in operations management, logistics or industrial engineering.
• APICS certification such as CPIM.
• Must have experience with ERP advanced planning modules such as SAP APO or equivalent.
• Must have experience with ERP forecasting modules or forecasting software.
• Candidates should be open to travel up to 50% of the year.

What Avalon Offers :

Avalon offers a competitive complete compensation package including a competitive base salary, insurance coverage, wellness stipend, phone and internet allowances.

We also offer a hybrid work space with a possibility of remote work 2 days a week. At Avalon we believe in a strong work life balance, so we also work with flexible schedule.

We plan a variety of corporate events through the year.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Experience :

Demand planning : 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Newark, DE 19713

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