The posting
Carrier/Kidde is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About this role:
Carrier/Kidde has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner at it's Mebane, NC location. This role supports the demand planning function needed to drive everyday business at Kidde.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build a mid to long-term unconstrained Demand Plan (quarter/year timeframe) to align operational capabilities with business strategic targets
- Drive fast and real-time updates for Demand changes in the market, anticipate trends and risks, propose scenario analysis
- Deliver short-term excellence in Forecast accuracy in line with business needs
- Lead product transition phase-in / phase-out from a Demand Planning perspective and forecast accuracy optimization
- Lead a cross-functional agenda to continuously shape-up Demand Plans according to the best supply chain and business environment conditions
- Develop, implement and execute an agenda of continuous improvement - transformational and organic development
- To be instrumental in a profitable demand-driven fulfillment operation
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years project & development management experience
- 3+ years demand planning experience in a high-paced work environment
Preferred Qualifications
Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:
- Master`s degree preferred (not required)
- APICS certification is a plus
- Experience in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) methodology
- Strong analytical and Statistical methods
- Ability to develop and implement Demand Segmentation to build a strong forecast
- Understanding of business / go-to-market / supply chain end to end
- Good understanding of product portfolio/market and channel/customer service
- Good understanding of business financials and basic P&L construction
- Ability to communicate/present in one-on-one, small group, or large group settings
- A passion for the Demand Planning function and its continuous improvement
- Manage multiple priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access - presentation tools
- Familiar with JDE, SAP / ERP or comparable ERP system - future development
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