Demand Planner

Unilever’s mission is to add Vitality to Life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.

Unilever is among the Top 70 of the Fortune Global 500 Companies. We are also one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods in foods, household and personal care products. Our purpose is to meet the everyday needs of people everywhere – to anticipate the aspirations of our consumers and customers and to respond creatively and competitively with branded products and services, which raise the quality of life.


This position is responsible for the Demand Planning aspect of the Supply Chain activities for the Spoonables brands. The goal is to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of products through the Supply Chain in support of agreed forecast accuracy, customer service and working capital objectives. Execution of the Demand Planning process focuses on collaborative “bottom-up� planning with Customer Development, Brand Development/Building, and Customer Supply Chain. Interaction with the Master Scheduling Planner, Deployment Analyst, and the Category Team are essential. This role is key to balancing the needs of the Source, Make, Plan, and Deliver aspects of the Supply Chain and thus will interact heavily with each.

As a key individual, actively participate in the Demand Management Process.

Manage and monitor the sales demand planning impacts through the planning horizon via continuous review and assessment of the demand management forecast.

Drive forecasting improvements to meet SIA targets for key products and packs.

Develop, modify, and communicate the short and long range demand plan to the master scheduler.

Actively work with Customer Development, Brand Development/Building, Master Schedule Planner and Deployment Analyst to balance the Source, Make, Customer Service and Working Capital objectives.

Help manage numerous projects that support growth objectives, innovation, cost reductions, operational efficiency improvements, and Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
Knowledge:

Education
College Degree. APICS certification or progress towards certification preferred.

Experience
A minimum of 3-5 years experience in an Operations-based environment.

At least 1 year of Demand Planning experience.

Skills:

• Proficiency in PC based software tools (Microsoft Office Suite)
• SAP
• Manugistics
• ESSBASE
• BW
• Strong analytical skills required.

Please apply for this position by clicking on the link provided below or call 888-775-0389

 

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Unilever offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including spouse and children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays

Unilever is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.