Regional Demand Planner

In business since 2000, LanceSoft is a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that has established itself as a pioneer in providing highly scalable, cost-effective workforce solutions to a diverse set of customers across various industries in the United States. Headquartered in Virginia, LanceSoft currently operates out of several locations in the US and Canada.

This is a key project leadership role responsible for US and Canada regional product demand forecasts and communication through a global process to supply chain team. Works closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure timeliness and accuracy of region forecast. Responsible for developing expertise and utilizing the Oracle-based tool Demantra in the region.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Accountable for regional demand data integrity in the Demantra Sales & Operational Planning tool 

• Working with representatives from different business areas in region to establish and manage a regular (monthly) cycle to update 18 month unit demand information 

• Running a regular (monthly) review including representatives from region, Supply Chain and Product Management to review and explain demand data 

• Working with Finance and Sales management to explain any differences between regional quarterly sales estimates and demand data, including identifying and taking action on variances 

• Become regional “super user” for Demantra tool, supporting other users in region with first line questions and issues 

• Interfacing with supply chain organization to explain or follow up on any demand information required 

• Producing graphic and other analysis to illustrate and explain demand trends and variances 

• Maintaining information on forecast accuracy and working with regional organization on action plans to improve 

• Build and sustain a community with colleagues in other regions 

• Share best practices and discuss opportunities to collaborate and improve processes 

• Work with process owners to identify simplification and growth opportunities 

Quality Specific Goals: 

• Be aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position 

• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines 

• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Professional certification

• Experience in long range forecasting and planning (S&OP) processes and systems

• 5+ years’ experience working in projects in areas of commercial, operations, supply chain subjects within complex organizations

• Quantitative analytical skills with the ability to identify, interpret and resolve unstructured problems

• Demonstrated forecasting and planning skills

• Comprehensive project management skills and experiences

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams in remote environment

• Strong sense of urgency with a demonstrated record of meeting commitments

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High computer skills: Excel, MS-Office, ERP

• High level of flexibility and passion/engagement

• Must be willing to travel (approx. 10%)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Must be willing to work in our Marlborough, MA facility

• Must be willing to submit to a drug test and background check

• Must submit application for employment through gecareers.com to be considered

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of Life Sciences

• Oracle experience 

• Demantra or other Sales and Operational Planning Tool experience

• Six sigma or Lean knowledge

• Project management training/certification

• APICS certification

• Experience working in mutli-cultural environment

• “Change Agent” experience

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, gender Identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or other status protected by law.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.