Job Details - Demand Planner, Wichita, KS 

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Viega - a family business that has changed the direction of the plumbing industry for over a century. Viega was established in 1899 with our first product line: brass beer taps. Home plumbing products followed in 1901 and the complete Viega system concept in the 1980s. In 1995, Viega revolutionized the plumbing industry with innovative press technology. Today, Viega worldwide offers a choice of over 12,000 products. All of our systems can be combined to make the work of the contractor easier every day. With our own research and development department, and a commitment to listen as well as advise, Viega continues to create new solutions for our customers around the world. Viega is a German owned heating and plumbing manufacturer, established in 1899, employing approximately 2,600 people worldwide. Over the past 10 years Viega has established a North American presence with Viega NA Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing plants based out of Kansas.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline
• 3-5 years of related experience as a demand planner, buyer, MRP controller, or master scheduler in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment is a plus
• 8-10 years of related experience as a demand planner, buyer, MRP controller, or master scheduler in a manufacturing environment.

Skills required/expected:

• Knowledge of master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Access, Vizio, SAP, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of ERP statistical software packages
• Knowledge and experience in managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory.
• Knowledge of demand planning processes

Responsible for managing and leading the monthly sales and operations planning (S&OP) process; running weekly meetings to review metrics including service level to locations; reviewing analyzing, and identifying possible recommendations for slow moving product and SKU rationalization; preparing, reporting, and communicating monthly metrics to measure forecast accuracy; making recommended adjustments to forecasts based on latest demand and market trends; pro-actively working with sales, marketing, and manufacturing/operations to review forecasts, promotions and implications to the monthly supply planning process.

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