Demand Planning Manager
Want to be part of building our wireless world? Technology like 5G and IoT aids emergency responders, enables intelligent warehouses and factories, increases safety on college campuses, helps energy companies provide better service, improves safety and efficiency of various modes of transportation, and more. It enhances the consumer experience for things like entertainment, shopping, and communications. In fact, wireless technology touches every aspect of our daily lives.
Building Our Wireless World, Together®.
Tessco is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation of a monthly demand plan (SKU/Key Account/Warehouse). The Demand Planning Manager will need to ensure forecasts are accurately maintained in Tessco’s forecasting platform per the monthly process. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, sales support, and supply chain on customer forecasts, initial stocking orders, and upcoming special initiatives.
This is a hybrid role (3 days a week in office) in Hunt Valley, MD
Responsibilities:
- Create monthly demand plans at the SKU/Warehouse level by utilizing customer data, historical data, and sales insights
- Measure, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators to identify potential issues and present solutions for improvement to management
- Continuously review and improve demand planning processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Meet with key customers to discuss forecasting and consumption performance
- Participate in regular meetings with sales and supply chain teams to align on demand forecasts and identify any changes in customer/market trends
- Analyze large datasets and use statistical techniques to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies, and create plans to adjust current forecasts accordingly
- Address demand related issues in a timely and effective manner
- Proactively develop ad-hoc analytical reports and tools to meet the changing needs of the business
- Produce specific customer reporting as required.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in MS Office with advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge, experience with power query report creation a plus
- Ability to balance the needs of the business and key customers as part of a cross-functional team
- Excellent planning and organizational skills exhibited under tight deadlines with the ability to manage multiple projects
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain planning experience (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning)
- APICS, LSS Black Belt, CAPM, or PMP certification a plus
BA/BS Degree required
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000
Why Join Our Team?
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in office in Hunt Valley, MD)
- 401K with a company match to help you invest in your future
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans to keep you at your best
- Hone your skills or learn new ones with tuition subsidy
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