Demand and Distribution Planner

Develops and ensures implementation of 12 - 24 month delivery and distribution plans for required equipment, materials and components. Works with operational, sales, marketing, finance and other stakeholders to understand anticipated demand and product-specific forecasting drivers. Ensures developed plans align with revenue forecasts, drive efficiencies and balance appropriately between fulfillment and replenishment needs.

• Provides Demand & Distribution Planning for a location, department or designated product line or business area.
• Works with assigned business, product and other stakeholders to understand demand requirements, forecasting drivers, revenue metrics and other key factors underpinning demand and distribution planning.
• Follows established procedures to develop, update and maintain demand and distribution plans.
• Works with suppliers in expediating purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of the correct products and to manage processes from an efficiency standpoint.
• Maintains records of delivery, distribution, utilization and other activities, preparing monthly and other periodic progress reports.
• Researches and resolves delivery, invoicing and other discrepancies.
• Confirms documentation follows internal standards and business controls, meets management expectations and conforms to regulatory requirements.
• Supports departmental goals for expense management, high service levels and excess inventory reduction.
• Cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Any other task assigned by superior.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Demand and Distribution Planning.

Good business English skills (Written and spoken).