Npi/Eol Demand Planner

What will you do?

NI is seeking a Sr. Statistical Forecast Demand Planner. The Sr. Demand Planner will work closely with sales to ensure NI's mid and long horizon demand plans are effectively setup. The Sr. Demand Planner will be responsible for validating the statistical forecast based on relevant market information that allows a NI to accurately gauge demand for its products, communicating it out to the organization and managing all plan changes.

How will you do it?

• Understanding / analyzing demand requirements, allocating necessary supply, recognizing constraints, identifying ways to remove or mitigate those constraints, understanding planning horizons, and the timing of required decisions 
• Maintaining the appropriate list of critical and escalated materials to include in the Supply Plan 
• Coordinating and communicating among members of the organization to drive an effective Supply Plan 
• Preparing materials for the monthly Supply Review Meeting
• Representing the capabilities of the organization with respect to production, capacity, and inventory, and maintaining high-level plans for each over the horizon of the Supply Plan 
• Participating in S&OP process with the objective of producing an agreed plan to forward to S&OP Executive Review, along with any decisions made, key assumptions, or outstanding issues for escalation 
• Maintaining product definitions and capacity within MRP system
• Exception management of key constraints within supply chain that will have impact to strategic plans and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Demand Planners on potential scenarios to understand business impact and make recommendations for solutions.
• Own reporting on site status & performance (weekly, monthly & quarterly) out to supply chain management & key partners / stakeholders in the organization.
• Use data visualization tools such as Tableau to generate the status reports.
• Support operational report out to the monthly Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) meeting.
• Define the business requirements & generate the use cases to drive software development.

What we look for? 

Required:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field required.
• 2-5 years related experience in supply planning in a manufacturing company, required.
• Experience with MRP systems and managing constraints, required
• Strong decision making skills and ability to communicate clearly and in a manner that supports the business, required
• Strong analytical capabilities - including data analysis to optimize plans relative to different supply plans, required.
• Travel: 5%-10%

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Oracle and Kinaxis is strongly desired
• Proficiency in analytical and reporting tools (MS Excel, Tableau) is strongly desired.
• Has demonstrated high level performance in current and previous positions.
• Has shown initiative, the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations
• Has a solid grasp of supply planning principles, including Process, Information, and Material flow.
• A strong interest in process and quality improvement and the ability to provide leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Has demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority.
• Strong sense of ownership & positive attitude

Why NI? 

There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success. 

The people: We're looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances. 

The ideas: What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality. 

The technology: With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day. 

We've long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions. 

No matter your career path, we're here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.  

Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let's get started, and let's Engineer Ambitiously together. 

We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we're embracing a full range of options.

Please be advised that if President Biden's Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, is ultimately upheld after the legal process concludes, NI will comply with the Executive Order. Accordingly, if the Executive Order is upheld in its current form, NI will require all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and present acceptable proof of vaccination upon hire as a condition of employment. NI will consider requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law. To qualify as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a two-week period must have passed after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or after receiving a single-dose in a single dose COVID-19 vaccine.