Demand Planner (258)

Armour-Eckrich Meats, LLC is a $1 billion branded meats company with a strong presence across retail, deli and foodservice channels. Our brands include Armour, Eckrich, Margherita, Lunch Makers, Mayrose and Schickhaus. We are a division of Smithfield Foods, a leading processor and marketer of processed meats in the U.S.DescriptionDemand Planners participate in the monthly S&OP process. Using the Logility forecasting software to generate statistical forecasts of customer demand, Demand Planners are responsible to facilitate a process to obtain forecast inputs from Sales, Marketing, Finance and Business Management to provide best forecasts and convert them into demand plans that drive the supply chain planning process.Required Skills• Strong analytical skills• Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal. Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization. • Strong meeting facilitation skills.• Strong negotiating skills.• Experience with advanced forecasting applications. • Understanding of Supply Chain Management and demand-based replenishment strategy.• Understanding of Supply Chain IT transaction systems and information flow (SAP R/3, Supply network planning, finite capacity planning, finite scheduling, MRP and WMS).• Experience with Microsoft Office• Project Management skills to accomplish the monthly process according to timetableRequired Experience• B.S. degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance or related field. • APICS certified (American Production Inventory Certification Society) a plus.• 2 - 4 years forecasting experience.• Experience in and/or exposure to S&OP processes and proceduresWe offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability plans; flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. If interested in this position, please apply directly at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=254775&company_id=15816&jobboardid=24As a part of Armour-Eckrich pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Drug Screen and Background Check.Armour-Eckrich Meats is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer” that encourages minorities, females, veterans and those with disabilities to apply.