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
1. 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).
2. monday to friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm (daylight saving / summer time)
1. after anniversary, 1 day to be wfh
3. indefinite contract after training period
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