Demand Planner

Description

Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

The Demand Planner is responsible for a variety of projects and processes that help ensure our product is in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantities. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical individual who is comfortable dealing with large data sets to optimize and manage inventory. They should possess excellent project management and communication skills, as they will serve as a key liaison between the operations, supply chain, and warehousing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an analytical and puzzle solving mindset who wants to intersect a passion for inventory management with analytics and data management.

What you’ll do as the Demand Planner:

Employees employed in the role of Demand Planner shall be required to apply their independent mind and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analyze SKU inventory management minimizing overall inventory levels
• Formulate in-depth inventory forecasts across product types
• Manage and analyze inventories for all clients
• Assist in Weekly Order Review process
• Work cross-functionally in order to drive aged inventory to $0
• Drive process improvement throughout the Demand Planning team

What you will bring to the team:

Education and Experience:

• Four-year university degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance
• Statistical analysis skills and experience working with very large data sets
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an Analyst type position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with Advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, power pivot, lookups, formulas, data sourcing) required.
• Experience with spreadsheet tools and demand planning software such as Kinaxis
• Experience in Supply Chain and Planning background preferred, with experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., manufacturing, planning, logistics, etc.)
• Familiarity with supply chain and procurement processes and strategy
• Knowledge of and experience with best practices in inventory and materials management (e.g., Classification Methods (A,B,C,D), Safety Stock, Lean, Consignment, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (such as negotiation, influence, and presentation skills), with the ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Demonstrated problem solving, time-management, customer service, negotiation, interpersonal, decision making, organization, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with the Enterprise IT procurement channel
• Microsoft AX/Dynamics and/or other commercial inventory management systems
• Microsoft CRM and Power BI

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

At Zones, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is valued and supported. We offer life insurance, optional health insurance, EOBI, and a voluntary pension scheme in line with Company policy. Employees also enjoy additional perks such as Complimentary meals, and access to our in-house gym.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and remain dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination of any kind. If you are passionate about driving innovation in IT, sales, engineering, or operations, Zones provides a dynamic and collaborative environment to help you grow your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Shift Timings: 8:00 PM till 5:00 AM (PK Time)

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