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Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. The Blueprint (Role Profile) The Demand & Supply Planner, Private Label is a dynamic role responsible for linking demand forecasting with supply chain execution and detailed analytics for our Private Label brands. This hybrid position combines the strategic elements of forecasting and inventory management with the operational aspects of procurement and supplier management. The successful candidate will be a collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving efficiency and optimizing our supply chain. You will work closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, internal sales teams, and external customers. This role will be located in Sparks, MD or Apex NC. Occasional travel may be required, not expected to exceed 15% in each month. Come build your future with us! The Build (Responsibilities)
- Plan, schedule, buy, and manage products to ensure availability at optimal cost and service level, while meeting or exceeding inventory expectations of assigned product groups/brands.
- Develop and maintain an 18-month rolling SKU-level forecast utilizing a combination of customer POS/Inventory data, historical demand trends, promotional plans, and new product introduction strategies.
- Manage the daily operations process including review of daily orders, forecast consumption, material shortages, demand variance, supply exposure, service level, and customer systems issues.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the supplier for all production related concerns, monitoring all issues from order placement to order delivery while promoting a positive image of Apex Tool Group.
- Utilize the Rapid Response (Kinaxis) planning system, Tableau reporting, and SAP/BW to manage the forecasting, inventory and analytics process.
- Significant customer collaboration providing data analytics and supply chain consultation.
- Manage weekly data uploads and work with large data sets to ensure data integrity and accuracy within planning systems.
The Toolbox (Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field is required.
- 2+ years experience in Supply Planning or Demand Planning in a consumers products environment; experience specific to the tool industry or retail sales is preferred
- Experience with Demand Planning software and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP/BW, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization) and experience with data analysis tools (Tableau).
- Experience with scripting and automation through programs like Alteryx and/or languages such as Python, R, Visual Basic, or PowerShell is a plus.
At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite we help build the future. ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH, SATA, Crescent, Cleco, Weller and APEX. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets. As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. Youll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG! Seniority level
- Seniority level Entry level
Employment type
- Employment type Full-time
Job function
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Manufacturing
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