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).