We are looking for Demand/Forecast Planner 3 for our client in Sunnyvale CA.
Job Title: Demand/Forecast Planner 3
Job Location: Sunnyvale CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $63.59hr - $68.59hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- Analytical rigor, data, and problem-solving skills.
- Supply Chain and Planning Domain experience.
- Experience with Product Life-cycle Management including New Product Introduction and End of Sale.
- Expertise in MS Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity or ability to work with Advanced Planning applications such as IBP, Oracle, O9, and SAP ERP to create scalable processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills to share insights and gain consensus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings and the SIOP process to develop a best-in-class demand plan and optimum supply plan.
- Facilitate and drive collaboration with Marketing, Sales Operations, and Finance team members to develop monthly and quarterly forecasts over the mid-term and long-term.
- Partner with NPI, Engineering, and Marketing teams to understand product lifecycle and buffer strategy.
- Develop robust plans to enable new product launch and product end of life (EOL) planning.
- Review and make improvements to statistical forecasting models to drive best-in-class demand forecast accuracy.
- Analyze data output and historical shipments or consumption for any modifications required based on product segmentation.
- Understand and manage safety stock and inventory targets for various regions and plants.
- Partner with manufacturing, planning, regulatory, and facilities teams to understand and drive buffer strategies to enable building moves and plan for regulatory restrictions.
- Maintain an understanding of Capacity Models including lines, shifts, line efficiencies, head count, and material lead times or constraints.
- Develop capacity and material constrained build plans through cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain partners.
- Perform scenario planning for different Demand and Supply scenarios, articulating different options and impacts.
- Represent product families and present relevant data and charts in cross-functional SIOP meetings.
- Load plans to enable Manufacturing and Supply Chain execution.
- Monitor performance to plan, such as forecast versus actuals, and drive corrective actions or mitigation plans.
- Support other planning activities such as Long-Range Forecast Creation and Excess & Obsolete reduction.
- Drive improvements to Key Performance Indicators such as Forecast accuracy, on time in full (OTIF), Backorder, and Finished Goods Inventory Attainment through root-cause analysis.
- Apply subject matter experience to participate in and lead projects to improve operational efficiency and profitability goals.
- Troubleshoot and help resolve MPS/MRP issues for demand propagation.
- Participate in key projects, testing, and go-live activities.
Skills:
- Analytical Rigor.
- Decision Quality.
- Execution Excellence.
- Collaboration & Influence.
- Adaptability & Resilience.
- Continuous Improvement.
- SIOP Planning.
- Statistical Forecasting.
- Inventory Management.
- Capacity Modeling.
- Scenario Planning.
- SAP ERP.
- Advanced Planning Systems (IBP, Oracle, O9).
Qualification And Education:
- MS or MBA with 6+ years of relevant experience; Degree in Engineering, Math, Finance, Operations Research, or Supply Chain highly preferred.
- BS with 8+ years of relevant experience; Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, IE, or Engineering highly preferred.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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