Ensures efficient inventory management and meeting customer demands.
the demand planner is responsible for working collaboratively with the respective category managers, and sales executives across a range of commodities to create and maintain accurate forecasts and inventory allocation plans to ensure optimal and strategic inventory positioning for each commodity.
this position collaborates with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, operations and commercial.
*junior*
- bs in business management, economics, marketing, international trade, or industrial and/or process engineer or equivalent years of experience
- 2 years in a similar role, preferably in logistics environment.
- collects, analyses, and presents information in proper formats
- works under some guidance/general instructions, supported by senior colleague/management
- basic knowledge on business processes related to own discipline
- relies on senior colleagues to provide accurate solutions for issues.
*mid*
- bs in business management, economics, marketing, international trade, or industrial and/or process engineer or equivalent years of experience
- 3-5 years in a similar role, preferably in logistics environment.
- makes analysis and presents findings to influence decision making
- works under general supervision, mid-term and results are checked, attunes when needed
- good knowledge of business processes related to own, discipline proactively anticipates on developments
- notices bottlenecks, suggests solutions, and attunes with senior colleagues when needed.
- participates in tactical projects and leads operational projects.
more coordinative role and coaching less experienced colleagues.
*key activities and general responsibilities*
forecasting
- develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function and ensure execution of the demand forecast/plan created.
supply and demand reporting
- prepare weekly or monthly supply and demand reports for various internal and external partners to facilitate monitoring of supply levels and ensure alignment with demand forecasts.
- provide insights and analysis on inventory trends, demand fluctuations, and potential supply constraints to support decision-making.
inventory allocation and monitoring
- monitor inventory availability, aging inventory, operational capacity constraints, and inventory supply levels to adjust forecasts based on demand and market conditions at the origin.
- determine strategies for aged or distressed items based on customer demand volumes and new sales opportunities.
- recommending inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs to commercial team.
- ensure proper inventory allocation and fifo adherence.
commercial support
- provide commercial team with overview reports and feedback on customer demand and additional sales needs.
- collaborate with the procurement team to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
- market research and analysis
costing
- understand pricing of current commodity in the marketplace
- analyze costing for potential new suppliers based given specifications.
- sales contract pricing
logistics/operations
- calculate warehouse costs and receive product into inventory in compliance with accounting protocols.
- create inbound cost approvals for receiving product into inventory.
- work closely with suppliers, customs brokers, warehouses and transportation carriers to ensure timely delivery.
*knowledge required*
- experience in food or other perishable commodities
- experience in an import/export environment
- knowledge of erp based systems
- exceptional math and analytical skills.
- demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting processes and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
- proficiency with ms office; excel high intermediate to advanced level skills
- outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- extremely detail oriented.
- ability to solve challenging problems, prioritize, meet deadlines and work with moderate direction.
- handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well.
*hiring details*
- prestaciones superiores a las de ley (+vacaciones/prima vacacional, 30 días aguinaldo, vales despensa, fondo de ahorro, seguro de gastos médicos mayores, bono anual variable, estacionamiento, pto days, entre otros).
- monday to friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm (daylight saving / summer time)
- after anniversary, 1 day to be wfh
- indefinite contract after training period
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