Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!
POSITION SUMMARY: A highly visible supply chain role that will analyze and oversee the Demand Planning (forecasting and inventory) requirements process. This is a hands-on position responsible for developing and executing demand and inventory plans that will enable the company to meet production, sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales, and customer support teams is paramount to achieve these sales and service objectives.
POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach
Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventory levels).
Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets.
Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Sales Managers, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions).
Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management.
Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
Monitor inventory levels and recommend inventory rationalization initiatives in the future
Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT)
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning.
Strong analytical abilities
Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Coatings Industry
Strong experience using SAP / GIB
Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
Good communication and Team building skills
Detail oriented
Extreme accuracy
Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
3+ years related experience
Experience with Forecasting/MRP functionality
Knowledge of turn rates
Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
Ability to lead cross-functionally.
Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.
Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
4 year college degree (Business, engineering or related field) or HS diploma + 5 years of related experience.
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. 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.