The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 -$100,000.00 depending on experience, with a 10% bonus opportunity.
The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday March 31st, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.
The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process integrates demand, supply, and financial planning into a forward-thinking plan based on input from the organization's key functional areas, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. S&OP links strategic plans to operational plans and strives to develop the most beneficial product portfolio and product mix to maximize sales and profit. The best S&OP processes include superior cross-functional participation and engagement from across the organization, working as a team with a specific person in the role of owner.
This is how you WOW:
Participate in the development of statistical models to optimize safety stocks without negatively affecting customer service levels
Review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demand
Notify Scheduling and Manufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis
Communication with Manufacturing about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updates
Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand/service-cost issues
Document assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams' input
Analyze and upload timely and accurate periods of 12 months' forecasts on a monthly basis
Facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders
Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings
Create and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and S&OP processes
Measure, control, and improve S&OP forecast accuracy through clearly defined metrics
It would be WOW if you would bring this in:
Bachelor's Degree and/or master's degree in business, Supply Chain, or other related fields
5+ years of previous experience required
Strong intellectual curiosity
Strategic and tactical thinking
Communication (both oral and written)
Interpersonal strengths
Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization
Excellent people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.
Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Kinaxis Rapid Response software
APICS certification
Proficiency with SAP
Proficiency with Google Workspace & Microsoft Excel
Our Kärcher WOW-package:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
Paid Holidays (11 per year)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran
So: Wanna WOW with us?
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