Forbo Movement Systems · 1 day ago
Demand Manager/Inventory Analyst
Huntersville, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expForbo Movement Systems has been a leader in high-quality conveyor and processing belts since 1919. The Demand Manager/Inventory Analyst is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels and accurate demand forecasting to support business operations and customer satisfaction through data analytics and collaboration with various teams.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and institutionalize the SOP/SIOP process, leading change management initiatives and training cross-functional stakeholders
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve statistical and collaborative forecasts across product categories and customer segments
Lead monthly Demand Reviews as part of the SOP/SIOP process, coordinating input from Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
Perform extensive data analytics, including extracting, compiling, reviewing, interpreting, visualizing, and communicating action plan recommendations for Senior Leadership, leveraging multiple business systems, tools, metrics, and reports
Identify demand trends, seasonality, and outliers; collaborate proactively with stakeholders to address risks and opportunities
Build scenario planning models to evaluate the impact of promotions, product launches, and major customer events
Leads the material supply phase-in / phase-out transition plans related to new products, changing suppliers, and / or other related activities and incorporates such plans into the SOP/SIOP Demand Planning Process
Integrate SAP ERP and planning tools to enhance forecast visibility and planning accuracy
Maintain forecast KPIs and dashboards, and report regularly to senior leadership on performance and risks
Support root cause analysis on forecast variances and develop corrective action plans
Collaborate on SKU rationalization and portfolio optimization strategies
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years relevant business experience in Supply Chain Management - Business Planning, with a focus on SIOP and inventory optimization
Proven track record of implementing and leading SOP/SIOP processes
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, MIS, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
Deep understanding of supply chain, business, planning in a manufacturing environment
Strong business acumen, business intelligence, and analytical ability to translate our data into digestible business information for multiple stakeholders
Minimum 5 years SAP ERP: MM, SD, PP, experience
MS-applications (Word, Advanced Excel skill level, PowerPoint, Access)
Preferred
Advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM or CSCP)
Experience with advanced data analytics tools such as SQL, Python, or Tableau
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements
Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Knowledge of financial principles related to inventory costing and budgeting
Company
Forbo Movement Systems
Forbo Movement Systems is the specialist for high-quality conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, homogeneous conveyor belts, efficient power transmission belts as well as precise timing and flat belts.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
C. Shawn Stephens
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNT REP.
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