Senior Demand Planner - Onsite, Irwindale CA

Salary: $80,522 - $102,000 per year

With 30 years of experience in the wireless industry, Superior Communications has become the nation's largest manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with the broadest product offerings and services for all channels of distribution.

Superior Communications is looking for a Senior Demand Planner in Irwindale, CA. 

A Senior Demand Planner is responsible for generating and managing statistical forecasts by SKU, customer, and DC location utilizing demand history, seasonality, market trends, promotion plans, while taking into account channel inventory and product life-cycle management.

You will be responsible for...

Essential Functions:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Analyze factors impacting demand for mobile accessories and consumer electronics (seasonality, category trends, trade promotions, competitive brand analysis, channel inventory), then build and maintain statistical forecasts


• Lead Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment meetings with key accounts


• Act as Sales & Operations Planning lead for respective accounts


• Achieve KPI targets ranging from forecast accuracy, inventory targets, service levels, customer inventory levels


• Populate and maintain revenue forecast


• Manage customer store inventory using Superior’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system


• Follow ISO/TL9000 requirements as it pertains to position

You might be a great fit if...

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Able to work in a team environment


• Organized, detail-oriented; able to prioritize effectively


• Able to adapt to changing job requirements


• Able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision


• Able to complete projects under tight deadlines

Required Education/ Experience:

• BA/BS degree, plus 2 years of supply chain experience – or - 5 years of supply chain-related experience


• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly strong Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, sum-ifs, conditional format)


• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems


• Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) management experience, a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some light lifting is required. This would require the ability to lift 10 lb. box, open box, and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Normal business days are Monday through Friday. Work hours will be assigned in advance.

Travel:

Up to 5% travel is expected for this position

ADA - Superior Communications will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

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About Superior Communications
Superior Communications opened its newest distribution center outside Nashville, TN. The 130,000-square-foot facility supports customers throughout the country with a focus on those in the region. Superior is focused on helping our customers solve their go-to-market challenges through industry-leading services across the supply chain, from geographic location to value-added support in the retail stores.

We offer a great benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and 401(k).

At Superior Communications we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

For more information about Superior, visit www.superiorcommunications.com . About Us