Demand Planner

This role will collect and analyze historical warranty service information, warranty tickets and warranty time frame to identify trends that will be used estimate future product demand based on existing and future deployments to help plan inventory and seed stock by data center. In this position the person will be responsible for making sure the appropriate inventory is allocated to the ZT inventory stocking locations, as well as managing any problematic items. The goal is to maximize service levels while minimizing overstocks. This person will interface with multiple departments to achieve these goals.
What you will do:
• Review seed stock requests and analyze data to allocate inventory to the data center.
• Audit existing data centers to ensure they have the needed seed stock.
• Collaborate with regional managers on any seed stock balancing.
• Collaborate with regional RMA hubs and regional managers on inventory balancing.
• Review open RMA tickets that do not have inventory availability and elevate items if the items are problematic.
• Ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Review what items need to be transferred weekly using the "hot list".
• Work with procurement on obtaining needed inventory based on demand plan.
• Work with PCR/Engineering on ensuring we have alternatives available before the item is EOL. Recommend LTB/Items to hold us over until an alternative is available.
• Improve fill rates/SLA and turns.
• Collaborate with services team on seed stock or any inventory related issues.
• Work with RMA team on any issues with inventory / resolving open tickets.
• Help conduct and audit physical counts that are done quarterly.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Engineer; or related field required, advanced degree preferred
- 2+ years relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Database)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of SAP a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with others.
• Analysis and problem-solving skills such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution.
• Time management skills.
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
When you join ZT, you'll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.
ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.