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tesa · 1 day ago

Regional Demand Planner

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

tesa is a company dedicated to creating sustainable adhesive solutions that enhance the work and lives of their customers. The Regional Demand Planner will manage forecasts for all business units, lead the Sales & Operational Planning process, and collaborate with commercial teams to ensure customer satisfaction and supply continuity.

AutomotiveChemicalElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Forecast Validation and Analysis

Review and assess forecast accuracy; identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues

Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy through analytical feedback loops

Ensure demand signals are accurately reflected in all planning systems

Lead monthly S&OP meetings for assigned product families to align forecast, supply, and inventory

Collaborate with various teams to ensure visibility and resolution of supply risks or escalations

Lifecycle management and data management

Coordinate supply readiness for new product introductions and phase-outs

Support minimizing excess and obsolete inventory exposure while maintaining supply continuity

Analyze actual sales vs. forecast; update system data to maintain high planning accuracy and meet targets

Proactively challenge and optimize the forecasting process to reduce planning/production shortages

Identify opportunities for system and process improvements

Maintain clear documentation for all planning and procurement workflows

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Supply Chain PlanningSAPAnalytical SkillsCross-functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

5 years of experience in supply chain planning or purchasing, preferably in a global manufacturing environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience in driving process improvement initiatives

Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence without direct authority

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to operate in a multicultural, international setting

Proficient in SAP (especially supply chain/planning modules); project or implementation experience is a plus

Self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a dynamic business environment

Willingness to travel up to 10%, both domestically and internationally

Company

tesa

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Tesa AG manufactures and markets self-adhesive products and system solutions for industry, trade, and consumer sectors worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Beiersdorf.

Founded in 2001

Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, DEU

5001-10000 employees