Planner, Demand

Company: Pharmavite
Location: West Hills
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.The Demand Planner is a member of the Demand Planning Organization and oversees the development, maintenance, and analysis of the finished goods forecast.----The Demand Planner reports to the Demand Planning Manager.--Key Responsibilities--Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include:--Maintains current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning requirements and to provide projections for corporate cash flow analysis.--Uses and designs forecast reporting and analysis tools for all phases of the forecast process.--Diagnoses problems in the forecast by assessing the impact of variances of forecasted items and makes appropriate forecast adjustments.--Analyzes historical data and market intelligence to develop and improve the forecast.-- Has a solid understanding of all data and its relationship to the forecast (demand, shipments, POS, base/incremental split).--Interfaces with Sales, Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Pharmavite customers to incorporate all aspects of market intelligence into the forecasting environment.-- Maintains an excellent level of communication and collaboration.--Strives to improve Pharmavite performance in areas such as forecast accuracy, fill rate, and other defined metrics.--Communicates closely with Supply Planning to help ensure product availability and efficiency.--Provides all levels of the company with updates of forecast information, including ongoing analysis and interpretation of data.-- Presents information verbally, as well as in written reports.--Interfaces with Information Systems to ensure the continuous development and enhancement of the forecast process, designing new reporting requirements and troubleshooting existing reports.--Performs other related duties as assigned.--Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is collaborative with cross functional partners and is able to influence the outcome for the most accurate demand signal into the supply chain. You feel comfortable presenting to any level of manager.----The ideal candidate is curious; you want to know why demand is changing, applying consumer behavior for the best demand forecast. You are a problem solver, driving for root cause of an issue to improve demand planning metrics, and ultimately fill rate for the company.----Critical Success Factors--You ll be most successful in this role if you have:--Working knowledge of supply chain planning and manufacturing to influence an accurate demand plan for the supply chain.------Experience in problem solving, finding root cause of forecast errors, and drives for resolution to improve metrics.-- A bonus if you have training and working knowledge in Lean Continuous Improvement.----Analytical skills that can be used to solve a problem or situation and be able to communicate to a variety of levels in the organization.----Capabilities & Skills Required--In order to take on these challenges, you ll need to have:--4 year college degree required or equivalent work history.2 to 5 years experience in forecasting, analysis, reporting, sales finance, or statistics.--Thorough understanding of forecasting techniques/applications, insight into the financial and operational implications inherent in supply chain decision making.--Strong computer skills, including advanced capability in Microsoft Excel are preferred.------Experience with OLAP reporting tools such as Microstrategy, Business Objects, or Microsoft Access is preferred.--Strong analytical, decision making, organizational, presentation and human relations skills.--Detail-oriented and accurate; work independently.Experience with the retail marketplace and working with Sales and Marketing is preferred.------Familiarity with shipment, order, and POS data is preferred.--Shows leadership and initiative.--CPG experience preferred.----OUR OFFERHere, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.--Annual PayAnnual Pay Range$91,328.00 - $136,940.00This represents the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role, plus annual incentive.
Various elements are used to determine a candidate s starting salary such as job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in the role.-- This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.Pharmavite is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT:Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.JOB ALERT FRAUD:We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Pharmavite in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information.Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Pharmavite.com s Careers section.If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to:-- email--protected .#LI-AR1--

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