demand planner

Axion Recruitment

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   Demand Planner
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    Waukegan, IL
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    $75,000-$90,000 + Benefits
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    Monday - Friday | Onsite (7a-4p OR 8a-5p)
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    Direct Hire | Manufacturing
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  We're recruiting for an experienced
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  This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in forecasting, production planning and supply chain coordination, ensuring manufacturing schedules and customer demand are met.
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   What You'll Do
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   Develop demand forecasts and production plans
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   Monitor production schedules, planning dates and supply risks
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   Analyse forecasting trends, shortages and inventory requirements
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   Create demand planning reports and performance metrics
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   Support high-priority production campaigns and planning activities
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   Coordinate planning schedules with Production, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams
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   Maintain ERP/MRP planning data and reporting
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   Update planning documentation and standard operating procedures
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   Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the planning process
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   What We're Looking For
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    3+ years' demand planning or production planning experience within manufacturing
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   Strong ERP/MRP systems experience
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   Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
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   Experience with forecasting, inventory planning and production scheduling
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   Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills
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   Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field preferred
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   Benefits
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   Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance
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   401(k)
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   Generous Paid Time Off &amp; Paid Holidays
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   Life Insurance
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   Tuition Assistance
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   Wellness Program
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   Sam Wild
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  945-256-5118
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  sam@axionrecruitment.com
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  2711
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   Commutable from:
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  Waukegan, Gurnee, Kenosha, Libertyville, North Chicago, Vernon Hills, Mundelein and Lake Forest.
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   Relevant Job Titles:
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  Demand Planner, Demand Planning Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Production Planning Coordinator, Planning Analyst, Forecast Analyst, Inventory Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Materials Coordinator, Production Scheduler.
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  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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  Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Demand Planner

Latham Pool Products, Inc

<div></div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Make a SPLASH with Latham Pool Products!</b></h1><div>
At Latham Pool Products, we don&rsquo;t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.</div><div>
We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:</div><ul><li>
A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.</li><li>
Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.</li><li>
Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.</li></ul><div><b>
Ready to join a team that makes a difference?</b></div><div></div><div><b>
A little about the position:</b></div><div>
Latham Pool Products is seeking a highly capable Senior Demand Planner to play a critical role in advancing and maturing our demand planning capabilities. This position is designed for a strong, hands-on professional who can help build, refine, and scale a best-in-class demand planning process. The role will work closely with Commercial, Finance, and Analytics teams to develop a robust demand model that directly feeds the company&rsquo;s S&amp;OP process and executive decision making.</div><div>
This role operates at an advanced level, requiring deep expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while influencing cross-functional decisions and strategic outcomes. The Senior Demand Planner will own the demand forecasting process, combining statistical modeling with customer, market, and commercial insights to deliver an accurate, actionable demand plan.</div><div></div><div><b>
Some of What You Will Do:</b></div><p>
Demand Planning Leadership</p><ul><li>Own and drive the end-to-end demand planning process, including statistical baseline, demand shaping, and consensus planning</li><li>Develop a scalable, structured demand planning approach aligned to evolving S&amp;OP maturity</li><li>Act as the central owner of the consensus demand plan, ensuring transparency, alignment, and accountability</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Model Development &amp; Analytical Integration</p><ul><li>Partner with internal analytics resources to design and refine forecasting models</li><li>Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support business decision making</li><li>Lead continuous improvement of forecast logic, segmentation, and modeling approaches</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Demand Planning Platform Ownership &amp; Enablement</p><ul><li>Own the demand planning process within our digital platform, including configuration, optimization, and ongoing enhancement</li><li>Drive adoption and discipline across stakeholders</li><li>Leverage advanced analytics and system capabilities to improve forecast accuracy</li></ul><p></p><p>
Commercial Partnership &amp; Demand Shaping</p><ul><li>Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to incorporate demand drivers</li><li>Challenge assumptions to ensure a balanced, unbiased forecast</li><li>Translate commercial inputs into structured demand adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Market &amp; Customer Insights</p><ul><li>Analyze external market trends, competitive activity, and seasonality</li><li>Evaluate customer behaviors and channel dynamics</li><li>Perform scenario modeling and what-if analysis</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
S&amp;OP Enablement &amp; Cross-Functional Alignment</p><ul><li>Lead the Demand Review process and support S&amp;OP</li><li>Ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans</li><li>Support executive decision making with fact-based insights</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Performance Management &amp; Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li>Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and value add</li><li>Identify root causes of variance and drive improvement</li><li>Establish standard reporting and governance</li></ul><p>
Strategic Leadership &amp; Influence</p><ul><li>Apply deep expertise in demand planning and supply chain to solve complex, ambiguous business challenges</li><li>Lead cross-functional initiatives that impact both tactical execution and longer-term supply chain strategy</li><li>Influence decision-making across Commercial, Finance, and Operations through data-driven insights and clear recommendations</li><li>Establish and evolve demand planning policies, processes, and frameworks to support business growth and scale</li><li>Operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising strong judgment in balancing competing priorities and inputs</li><li>Build strong internal networks to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption of planning processes</li><li>Serve as a thought partner to leadership on demand, inventory, and service trade-offs</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Scope &amp; Impact</p><ul><li>Recognized as a subject matter expert in demand planning with significant influence across the organization</li><li>Drives initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, working capital efficiency, and service levels</li><li>Leads projects or workstreams with measurable business impact</li><li>Develops new approaches to demand planning, including segmentation, modeling, and scenario analysis</li><li>Impacts both operational execution and strategic planning horizons</li><li>Works independently with minimal oversight while aligning to broader business objectives</li></ul><p></p><div><b>
What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)</b></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or related field</li><li>APICS certification preferred</li><li>7&ndash;10+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics, with demonstrated progression into more strategic or leadership-oriented responsibilities</li><li>Experience building or evolving demand planning processes and models</li><li>Experience working with commercial stakeholders</li><li>Experience supporting S&amp;OP processes</li><li>Strong analytical and modeling capabilities</li><li>Ability to connect data, market insights, and business context</li><li>Proficiency with forecasting tools and Excel (Power BI a plus)</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Success Metrics</b></p><ul><li>Improved forecast accuracy and reduced bias</li><li>Strong adoption of demand planning process and digital platform</li></ul></div><div><b><br>
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Why should you come work with Us?</b></div><div></div><div><b>
Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include</b>:</div><ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
HSA and FSA plans available</li><li>
401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%</li><li>
Flexible Paid Time Off starting day one</li><li>
Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one</li><li>
Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options</li></ul><div><b>
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Professional Development</b>: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.</div><div><b>
Supportive Environment</b>: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.</div><div></div><div><b>
Some Important Information for you:</b></div><div></div><div><b>
Position Title: Senior Demand Planner</b></div><div><b>
Location: </b>Latham, NY</div><div><b>
Employment Type: May consider hybrid or remote work.</b></div><div><b>
Status: Full-time</b></div><div><b>
Salary Range: </b>$105,000-$145,000</div><div>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.</div><div>
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Bonus:</b> MIB-Tier 3- 10% of base pay</div><div>
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Latham Pool Products is an <b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b> and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring process includes drug screening, background check &amp; E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</div><div><b>
The submission of your resume will expedite the review of your information.</b></div><div></div><div><b>
This position does not support sponsorship opportunities.</b></div><div></div><div><b>
Apply Today!</b></div><div>
If you are ready to leverage your expertise and make an impact at Latham Pool Products, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you! Apply and upload your resume to our team today by following this link: Careers Page.</div></div>

Senior Demand Planner

Kraft Heinz

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 The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Demand Planner Manager to drive the Kraft Heinz Business Management within the organization. Been a focus point for long term data (capacity) and short discussion to drive sales in the right direction. Owner of the forecast accuracy and BIAS KPIS as well an enabler for Top Line results to be materialized.
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   Develop &amp; Maintain rolling 12-24 month forecast based on statistical models, historical data &amp; market intelligence.
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   Update forecast for new products, seasonal products, discounts, promotions.
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   Lead monthly S&amp;OP Demand Reviews with multifunctional teams(Sales, Marketing, Finance &amp; Supply)to gather all needed inputs and information to enable faster and accurate decision making.
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   Lead and ensure adherence on the Weekly &amp; Monthly demand cycles within the S&amp;OP team and multifunctional teams.
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   Analyze demand drivers (Trends, Seasonality, pricing, elasticity) and adjust models accordingly.
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   Work Closely with multifunctional teams on the short term horizon to ensure business delivery vs Commitment.
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   Highlight potential risks on the short or long term from demand POV while developing effective mitigation plans.
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   Track Forecast accuracy while identifying root causes of variances and drive continuous improvement.
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   Refine demand planning tools, Process &amp; KPIs. Lead &amp; Support for systems upgrade (ERP, Advanced Planning systems)
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   Partner with supply planning teams to balance service levels, Safety stocks and working capital.
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   Manage, Train and mentor Demand planners &amp; analysts.
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   Bachelor's degree is in Engineering, Business Management or International Trade or Logistics
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   Leadership skills
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Demand Planning Manager

Nestlé

<div><p><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b>
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Leading bottom-up consensus demand plans for categories in scope within Cluster through an efficient alignment across commercial &amp; operational stakeholders, while maintaining E2E operations effieiciences. This means ensuring product availability with desired freshness, optimum level of inventory &amp; consistent achivement of service level to enable Cluster grow efficiently &amp; increase market shares of categories in scope.<br>
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<b>A DAY IN THE LIFE &hellip;</b><br>
Lead MBPC in the cluster for categories in scope, to ensure consensus bottom up demand plan for 18 months horizon in line with Cluster/Category/Channel Dynamics &amp; ambition. This is done through leading Pre-alignment meetings &amp; Sign off meeting with Cluster head, sales, CDT &amp; marketing teams.<br>
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Ensure that Sellout/IMS data is used in building the bottom-up consensus demand plan by category, district &amp; SKU (Average 760 baseline per planner) while ensuring trade coverage is within agreed stock cover policy. This includes analysis on sales out bias by SKU by district to support forecasting decision making<br>
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Responsible for advanced price elasticity simulations in anticipation of currency devaluation, in close collaboration with commercial teams, to model multi-scenario volume implications across product portfolios, identify potenial risks or opportunities while enabling commercially resilient, data-driven decision-making.<br>
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Maintain close collaboration with District sales senior managers to conduct in-depth analysis of second-tier wholesalers, with the aim of enhancing forecast accuracy and improving the precision of demand projections across the distribution network especially before any price increase<br>
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Collaborate with commerical teams to manage ICP &amp; develop baseline demand forecasts for new product launches &amp; Promotions while ensuring reaslistic baseline &amp; uplift assumptions in coordination with market size, competitor's pricing, APOS ambition, drop size &amp; competitors perfromance<br>
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Responsible for PIPO E2E plans to avoid OOS or overstock on monthly basis in relation with MBPC outcomes, supply alerts &amp; previous months performance results<br>
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Connect with sales support on the month's landing &amp; assess its potential impact on replenishment and full-year sales, ensuring proactive measures are taken to optimize performance and stock cover at trade<br>
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Ensure supply at the right time with the right freshness while maintaining optimum inventory through coordinating with different functions (clearance team, category supply planners, DSP category managers, logistics ...etc.), to provide visibility to commercial team for ontime availability.<br>
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Contribute positively to bad goods reduction through MSR meetings in the Cluster with relevant stakeholders, making sure that action plan is reflecetd in MBPC as aligned outcome, provisions are taken with the right value by finance team &amp; escalating in case risk can't be avoided<br>
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Control cluster forex needs for all imported portfolio in collaboration with Finance team to ensure currency availability, control over Forex exposure while ensuring impact on P&amp;L is captured based on the right projections, thereby enhancing financial planning, and mitigating FX exposure risks.&quot;<br>
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Continuous monitoring of KPIs evolution, (OG%, tonnage growth, DPA M-1, M-3, bias, COF, Stock cover &amp; Bad goods) with the aim of improving Service level &amp; Accuracy through MBPC process while reducing E2E cost<br>
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Maintaining and communicating DPA learning log to Cluster, Category &amp; Analytical hub that will provide right level of information on the deviation versus actuals by reason code<br>
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Coordinating with local A&amp;P team to ensure on time execution and availability of promo stocks in line with promo planning SOP<br>
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Supporting order fulfillment management and reason code assignment for OOS, and action plan to drive improvement in customer satisfaction &amp; mitigation whenever needed<br>
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Govern the end-to-end process of monthly pallet projections, collaborating intensively with warehouse and logistics stakeholders to ensure warehouse space availbaility with anticipated demand fluctuations, build ups and supply chain contingencies.<br>
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<b>What will make you successful&hellip;</b></p><div><br>
Minimum four years of relevant operational experience at market / business level, preferably within a consumers goods company in at least one of the following areas:<br>
<ul><li>Demand or Supply Planning</li><li>Customer Service &amp; Logistics</li><li>Sales support</li><li>Data Analytics</li></ul>
If not held a commercial role before joining Demand Planning or a mission to a sales related function is strongly recommended</div><p>
In order to manage this scope - This person must be a senior figure as they will face internal &ldquo;senior&rdquo; stakeholders that would demand influence &ndash; top tier communication approach/style would be a MUST.</p><p>
Strong working knowledge of SAP R/3 and APO. SAP knowledge mainly to make processes continously efficient. This will enable efficient E2E operations management</p><p>
Desirable to have had exposure to LEAN concepts and tools</p></div>

Associate Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

Argenta

<div><p><i>At Argenta, we&rsquo;re more than a company &mdash; we&rsquo;re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.</i></p><p></p><p><br>
Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.</p><p></p><p><br>
We&rsquo;re in a unique position. We are the world&rsquo;s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.</p>
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Our uniqueness means:</p><p></p><p><br>
We are ambitious, growing and building a &lsquo;one team&rsquo; culture, guided by our values.</p>
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<li><ul><li><i>We are team players;</i></li>
<li><i>We are doers;</i></li>
<li><i>We are customer-centric;</i></li>
<li><i>We are innovators</i>.</li>
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</li></ul><p>We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best &ldquo;paw&rdquo; forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.</p><p></p><p><br>
With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let&rsquo;s Make It Happen, Together.</p><p></p><p><br>
TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.</p><p></p><p><br>
Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of <b><i>Customer Supply Planner</i></b><b><i> </i></b><i>at our</i><b><i> Shawnee, KS</i></b><b><i> </i></b>location. This role will be responsible for translating the product needs of our clients into a plan that delivers those products on time, in full. Acting as the interface between customer and manufacturing site, this role is responsible for ensuring that we can meet the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and drive the resolution of any constraints to the satisfaction of the client.</p><p></p><p><br>
Key Responsibilities:</p><br>
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Key point of contact with representatives of our client base, planning finished goods delivery on time in full and ensuring client satisfaction.</li>
<li>Receive, interpret and validate regular client product forecast updates. Process client orders</li>
<li>Co-ordinate client information flow of demand changes, client-supplied material, artwork revisions, client-specific systems/reporting, phase in/out of material changes.</li>
<li>Using client-derived forecast, detail, develop and maintain an 18mth Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand with available capacity and constraints on a monthly basis.</li>
<li>Communicate and gain consensus across all functions for the MPS.</li>
<li>Drive resolution of capacity constraints within work centers and ensure any major capacity issues are escalated appropriately.</li>
<li>Manage and track artwork version updates and implementation timelines, ensuring correct artwork is approved and aligned with production schedules</li>
<li>Formal initiation of Change Controls related to packaging components including artwork updates, label changes, and regulatory text revisions.</li>
<li>Part Creation and Bill of Materials (BOM) Amendments, including management of old code obsolescence and phase-out activities</li>
<li>Ensure Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) parameters are regularly reviewed and updated.</li>
<li>On a regular basis ensure MRP is updated to reflect our current demand and supply plan</li>
<li>Identify and schedule material delivery using MRP across all raw materials/excipients, printed packaging materials, labels, and artwork-controlled component in accordance with Argenta inventory policy.</li></ul><br>
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About You:</p><br>
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High School Education level as a minimum in English and Mathematics or equivalent demonstrable work experience in a similar role.</li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; relevant Planning experience or knowledge of Production within a busy Manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Excellent organizational, planning and administrative abilities</li>
<li>Determination to see jobs through to completion</li>
<li>Ability to work accurately and within strict deadlines</li></ul><br>
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Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued. At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.</p><p></p><p><br>
Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer</p><p></p><p><br>
To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com</p></div><p></p>

Customer Supply Planner

<div><p>RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.</p>
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The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.</p>
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At RH we believe deeply that the &quot;right&quot; people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take &quot;no&quot; for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.</p>
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The Inventory Planner is responsible for driving results by managing current businesses and identifying future opportunities to achieve sales and margin results. This position is responsible for ensuring that the development and management of assortment and inventory plans achieve divisional or department level financial goals. This position will manage the profitability of one or more departments through pre-season plan development, management of inventory investments, and open-to-buy activities.</p>
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES</p>
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<li>Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day</li>
<li>Develops a vision for the business and effectively communicates the needs in order to move forward.</li>
<li>Suggests strategies to drive sales on key categories / items.</li>
<li>Maintain focus on the bottom line while simultaneously handling multiple tasks, information and responsibilities.</li>
<li>Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department, subclass, collection and sku.</li>
<li>Create and present department level plans that support division and department level strategies.</li>
<li>Develop and build collection and sku level sales plan with supporting investment quantities and accurate flow forecasts.</li>
<li>Manage the reconciliation of top down to bottom up financial plans.</li>
<li>Balance workload priorities to ensure successful execution of inventory management initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision.</li>
<li>Takes ownership of additional projects that support company initiatives.</li>
<li>Demand forecasting at the department, subclass, collection and sku level.</li>
<li>Forecast sales and inventory and develop strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk.</li>
<li>Calculate receipt needs based on inventories and rate of sale and present buying strategies and inventory investments to senior leadership team.</li>
<li>Complete open-to-buy activities at the department and subclass level for all key metrics and present action plans during monthly OTB meetings.</li>
<li>Manage the on order pipeline of goods and negotiate flow requirements with vendors.</li>
<li>Focus on top volume collection/skus to maximize in-stocks, bottom-line revenue and promise to the customer.</li>
<li>Manage and develop team through mentoring and fostering an efficient and results-oriented environment.</li>
<li>Owns an element of the on-boarding process for new hires.</li>
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<p>OUR REQUIREMENTS</p>
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<li>3-5 years of experience preferably in inventory management.</li>
<li>1-2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Multi-Channel (Direct to consumer and brick and mortar) planning experience a plus.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret meaningful trends from quantitative and qualitative data.</li>
<li>Solid grasp of retail math and inventory planning concepts.</li>
<li>Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team.</li>
<li>Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with focus on driving positive results to the bottom line.</li>
<li>Possess strong organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly</li>
</ul>RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.<br>
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<div>At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.</div></div>

Inventory Planner

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

<div><p><b>About the Team
</b></p><p>The Inventory Management team is responsible for maintaining inventory levels across the fleet and in the distribution center. They handle all sales and margin forecasting and use that information to project future inventory needs. Based on these forecasts, the team places new orders and reorders to ensure the right products are available for the customer.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role
</b></p><p>Associate Inventory Planners support the business with the tactical responsibilities of supply/demand management- tracking purchase orders from point of origin to our Distribution Center, monitoring transfers, and preparing reports that help enable the team to make intelligent business decisions. As mastery is achieved in these areas, Associate Planners will then be introduced to advanced Planning strategy and responsibilities, including Planning ownership of a product category. This role reports to a Planner.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.<br>
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies and tops-down financial goals.
</li><li>Ensure key item product assortment supports presentation minimums, safety stock requirements and marketing campaigns.
</li><li>Help determine product order quantities and timing of order placement to support sales plans.
</li><li>Review and analyze business to identify potential inventory opportunities or liabilities and take action to adjust inventory targets.
</li>Own execution and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for your department.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Criteria
</b></p><ul><li>Competency in Microsoft Excel
</li><li>MAC and PC proficient.
</li><li>Strong organizational skills.
</li><li>Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline driven environment.
</li>Strong communication skills<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Competencies
</b></p><ul><li>DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Hit sales/inventory targets.
</li><li>CREATE SOLUTIONS: Use data to optimize inventory.
</li><li>OWN IT: Take ownership of categories managed.
</li></ul><p>Our Culture &amp; Values
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We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.<br>
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<b>People First
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Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
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<b>Benefits
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A generous discount on all WSI brands
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A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
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Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
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Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
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Tax-free commuter benefits
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A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
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<b>Continued Learning
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In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
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Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
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Resources for self-development
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Advisor (Mentor) program
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Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series<br>
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WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or &quot;sponsor&quot; an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).<br>
</p><p></p><p>This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.<br>
</p><p></p><p><i>Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.<br>
</i></p><p></p><p><i>The expected starting pay range for this position is $53,600 - $63,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.</i></p></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Our Company
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Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark &amp; Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.</div></div></div></div></div>

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