AddressColder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.
The Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for managing forecasts and the demand planning activities within assigned market and Business Unit. This role will support the demand planning responsibilities for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Additionally, the Demand Planner will play a critical role in working cross-functionally with CPC’s Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales and Product Management teams to support our S&OP vision and mission.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Prepare, present, and drive monthly forecasting process by working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver a 24-month consensus forecast.
- Participate in the facilitation and ongoing development of our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Work cross-functionally to drive decision-making, new processes, collaboration, and visibility to the key commercial opportunities and risks in assigned market.
- Improve maturity of S&OP processes including cross-functional alignment of goals, metrics, and behaviors.
- Align S&OP processes with business unit profitability and growth objectives.
- Create scenario plans to mitigate risk and conduct cost/benefit analyses.
- Coordinate new product launch forecasts with product management, supply chain, and engineering.
- Report on forecast accuracy metrics and other KPIs as needed.
- Present to executive leadership with little assistance and drive challenging decisions relating to supply/demand.
- Make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions even when data is limited.
- Persuasively and clearly present thoughts and ideas; inspire commitment and support for ideas.
- Confidently challenge assumptions, data, and outcomes.
- Train, lead, and mentor others on the team.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:*
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or technical discipline.
- 8+ years relevant experience in supply chain or demand planning.
- 1-2 years’ experience in sales and operations planning.
- High degree of computer proficiency, including software applications of Microsoft Word, Outlook PowerPoint, and advanced Excel.
- Advanced skills in data analytics, Oracle experience preferred.
- Strong communicator internally and externally; able to address and resolve problems and conflict with ease.
- Strong ability to influence cross-functionally.
- Ability to use data and standardize the use of data to drive improved decision making.
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Preferred Skills:*
- APICS or IBF certification.
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Travel:*
- Up to 10%
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We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
