Demand Planning Manager

Job Description

Salary: $90,000-$120,000, DOE

The Opportunity:

Elemental LED is a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that creates, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells innovative, configured, and integrated LED lighting solutions. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has awarded Elemental LED as the "Company of the Year - Large" at the 7th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event, and "Employees First - Large" at the 10th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event.

We're looking for a Demand Planning Manager for immediate hire! This is a tremendous opportunity to join a fast-growing company.

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What You'll Do:

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading Elemental LED demand planning and forecasting processes. They will define necessary strategic initiatives that will result in the creation of a consensus demand forecast, overall improvement of forecast accuracy, and inventory optimization. They will administer the design and implementation of all planning and forecasting tools and lead related process and systems improvement. The Demand Planning Manager is the visible leader in the cross functional collaboration with Sales Managers, Product Development/Management, Finance, and Supply Chain as it relates to short- and long-term forecasts for the business. They will build alignment cross functionally to best balance demand and supply of all stocked parts. This position will be located in Reno with a flexible schedule to work remotely on occasion.

The Demand Planning Manager performs a full range of duties and must have the ability to work semi-independently and to exercise initiative and good judgment.

Perks and Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID for employee-only option), available first of the month, following the date of hire)

Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

Sick Time Off (STO)

Parental Leave (PL)

Seven Paid Holidays

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount

Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule

Onsite Snacks and Beverages

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

Collaborate with leadership in Product Management to align on product life cycle management (beginning of life and end of life planning)

Apply appropriate forecasting models/techniques to develop baseline statistical forecasts and lead the development of the consensus demand forecast

Develop collaborative planning processes to gain quantitative and qualitative market insights from colleagues to overlay into baseline forecast

Create and concisely communicate actionable forecast insights

Identify data requirements needed to support in-depth analysis

Analyze performance and trends, clearly articulate business drivers behind the forecast, identify opportunities and risks, and proactively communicate to cross-functional teams

Define and administer setup of new tools and software

Develop and consistently produce relevant KPIs

Backstop purchasing and supply planning to ensure timely delivery of optimum inventory levels without accumulating E&O stock

Continually challenge existing methods and processes to find opportunities for improvement

You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents, and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and work experience

Minimum 1 year of related full-time work experience is required

High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel required

Proficiency in SQL or one or more programming languages such as R, VBA, SAS, or Python is preferred

APICS CPIM Certification preferred

Advanced skills in querying, analyzing, and visualizing large data sets

Experienced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strength in critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication

Comfort in articulating complex information and analyses to a variety of audiences

Intellectual curiosity and willingness to quickly learn relevant database applications and software

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards

Understand and ensure compliance with company and department policies and procedures

Identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solution

Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials

Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerized reports, logs, records, and files of work performed

Acquire an understanding of LED lighting products and communicate effectively with industry professionals

Make accurate mathematic calculations

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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