Strategic Demand Planner

2 weeks ago


Placentia, California, United States Vaco Full time
Job Summary

Vaco is seeking a highly skilled Forecasting and Planning Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for predicting and supporting global brand demands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain accurate forecasts while managing connections between systems for forecasting, master production scheduling, and inventory.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to create sales forecasts and tracking metrics that ensure high customer service levels with minimal inventory.
  • Address forecast gaps and overlaps, complete scenarios, and escalate issues as needed to meet business objectives.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate data is available for S&OP process meetings.
  • Analyze supply and demand issues and facilitate resolutions between production planning and product management.
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and resolve forecast-related issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the forecasting and planning process by recommending and executing improvement projects.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning, or a related field.
  • Minimum five years of relevant experience in planning, forecasting, inventory control, or supply management.
  • Strong knowledge of Forecasting, MPS, and MRP processes.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Proficiency in using forecast management tools (Arkieva preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (interpersonal, listening, verbal, written, presentation).
  • A positive outlook, professional demeanor, and a strong work ethic, including attendance, organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion.
EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.



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