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Demand Planner

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2-4 years of experience
  • Analytical Skills
  • Forecasting

Responsibilities

  • Administers demand planning processes by collecting and analyzing data from sales, marketing, and historical trends to develop accurate demand forecasts.
  • Analyzes somewhat complex sales and inventory data, identifying patterns and trends to inform demand planning decisions.
  • Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
  • Completes regular reports and presentations on demand planning metrics, providing insights and recommendations to management.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Budgeting
  • Action Oriented
  • Plan Execution

About the company

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Southwire Company

Appliances, Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing

Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryAppliances, Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

 

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?  

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Applies knowledge of demand forecasting, supply planning, and data analytics to balance customer requirements with production/Supply capabilities. Builds knowledge of organizational systems, product lines, and customer trends to create accurate demand plans that optimize inventory and service levels. Analyzes forecasts, sales patterns, and market data using standard procedures to identify risks and opportunities. Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Sales, Operations, and Procurement to support integrated business planning and continuous improvement. Receives moderate guidance in complex planning scenarios but operates independently in routine forecasting and analysis activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administers demand planning processes by collecting and analyzing data from sales, marketing, and historical trends to develop accurate demand forecasts.
  • Analyzes somewhat complex sales and inventory data, identifying patterns and trends to inform demand planning decisions.
  • Applies knowledge of market dynamics to adjust forecasts, considering factors such as promotions, seasonality, and economic conditions.
  • Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
  • Completes regular reports and presentations on demand planning metrics, providing insights and recommendations to management.
  • Conducts routine meetings with stakeholders to review demand forecasts, address discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Configures and maintains demand planning software systems, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.
  • Controls data integrity by regularly auditing demand planning inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Coordinates somewhat complex demand planning activities, balancing the needs of various departments and stakeholders to optimize inventory levels.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Required Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

    Years of Experience: 2-4 years

    Preferred Education & Experience

    Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

    Spans of Control

    Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

    Travel

    Travel: None

    Physical Requirements

    Moving: 5%

    Standing: 5%

    Sitting: 90%

    Working Conditions

    Office

    Equipment

    Computer/Keyboard

    Competencies

    Action OrientedBalances StakeholdersCollaboratesCustomer FocusNimble LearningPlans and Aligns

    Skills

    Analytical SkillsBudgetingContract ManagementEthical Standards And ConductForecastingInvoicingNegotiationProcess ImprovementSAP ApplicationsSupplier Performance Management

    Benefits We Offer:

    • 401k with Matching
    • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) 
    • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays 
    • Long & Short-Term Disability 
    • Supplemental Insurance Plans
    • Employee Assistance Program 
    • Employee Referral Program 
    • Tuition Reimbursement Programs 
    • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities  
    • Parental Leave 
    • & More 

    Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

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    Marcus Rivera

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