Forecast Planner - Manufacturing Job at Arlon Graphics, Placentia, CA

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  • Arlon Graphics
  • Placentia, CA

Job Description

The Forecast Planner is responsible for forecasting and supporting brands globally within Arlon. By using analytical, marketing, and sales data of Arlon, you will effectively forecast future product demands and work collaboratively with operations planners, sales, product management, procurement, and logistics to ensure the demand and supply are aligned to meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, service and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate and maintain forecasts and manage links between systems for forecasting, master production scheduling, and inventory.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to develop sales forecast and tracking metrics that ensure the highest levels of customer service at the lowest inventory levels.
  • Ensure forecast gaps and overlaps are addressed, scenarios are completed, and issues appropriately escalated to meet business objectives.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure that the appropriate data is available and accurate to be reviewed at the S&OP process meetings.
  • Actively participate in the Sales & Operations reviews, prepare all data and metrics for forecast review, identify gaps and scenarios that must be presented, guide final decision, and prepare escalations for executive review where appropriate.
  • Analyze supply and demand issues and facilitate resolution between production planning and product management.
  • Identify and monitor forecast accuracy and lead to resolve forecast-related issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting and planning process by making recommendations and executing improvement projects.
  • Ensure SAP and Arkieva master data is maintained timely and accurately.
  • Support operational planners, as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field
  • Minimum five years of applicable experience in planning, forecasting, inventory control, supply management.
  • Strong Knowledge of Forecasting, MPS, MRP Process
  • Intermediate knowledge Microsoft Office ® and SAP
  • Working knowledge of forecast management tool required (Arkieva preferred)
  • Strong analytical capabilities and problem solving skills
  • Superior communication skills in the English language (inter-personal, listening, verbal, written, presentation)
  • Positive outlook, professional demeanor, with a strong work ethic, that includes attendance, organization, accuracy, attention to detail and discretion.
  • Is personally guided by, espouses, communicates, and works with, and through, values of Integrity, Excellence, Inspirational, Teamwork and Accountability (Arlon's Core Values). Demonstrates strong commitment to organizational goals and acts in the best interest of the company.

Additional Considerations

  • Supply Chain Designations, CPM, CSCP or APICS certification

Pay Transparency

The current pay range for this position is between $80,000-$90,000. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience. If hired, employment will be at will. The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at any time. EOE

EEO Statement

Arlon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. (PM18)

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