Manager, Demand Planning & SIOP

Global Industrial

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Key Responsibilities

•Demand Planning: Coordinate the collection and analysis of sales data, market trends, new product launches, and events to develop a consensus demand forecast. The goal is to predict demand as accurately as possible to inform the supply planning process. 
•Supply and Operations Planning: Evaluate and align purchasing, and location capacity planning with the demand forecast along with any supply chain constraints to develop a supply plan. 
•Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, implement inventory strategies, and manage safety stock to ensure product availability while minimizing costs 
•Cross-Functional Collaboration and Meetings: Facilitate monthly cross-functional SIOP meetings to review the demand and supply plans to achieve consensus and resolve any issues or discrepancies. Facilitate quarterly Executive SIOP meetings to present the plans and recommendations from monthly SIOP, make final decisions and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. 
•Process Improvements: Continuously analyze and mature the SIOP process by tracking key metrics, implementing new technology, and data-driven decision-making approach using data and analysis. 

Competencies and skills

• Education: A bachelor's degree, ideally in supply chain management or a related field. 

• Experience: Proven experience in supply chain management, inventory management, and S&OP/SIOP processes 

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and interpret data to make informed decisions 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems, Supply Chain (forecasting) tools, data visualization tools, and having strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office is required 

• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, negotiation, problem-solving skills, follow-up, and facilitation skills required 

• Certifications: Certifications such as APICS can be an advantage 

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