Demand Planner
4 months ago
About Us
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.
While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.
While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.
Plan, schedule and coordinate finished goods and assemblies through the production cycle. Work with management to ensure the schedule meets customer and company needs. Expedite as required all internal manufacturing departments. Work within a mixed MRP/Lean environment. Evaluates and reports potential problem areas. Work under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. At times may consult with senior peers on certain projects.
What you will do:
Plan global demand forecasting requirements according to a sales forecast and customer orders
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills required.
Practice and promote a very collaborative and team-based service approach while demonstrating, excellent negotiation skills and business acumen
Able to effectively present information and sell ideas to stakeholders globally
Effectively able to communicate and influence stakeholders and partners at various levels and across functions within the organization.
Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems and logic, specifically demand forecasting and simulation modules
Demonstrated track record of ability to deliver results through others and influence without authority
Ability to identify opportunities/threats and develop appropriate strategic and tactical business solutions
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly grasp and interpret information pertinent to the growth of the organization
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress
Embrace change with enthusiasm.
Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task.
Advanced use Word, Excel (formula / Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint required
Ability to analyse data and create reports which accurately reflect the state of the business
Bilingual Spanish and English, ability to also speak Mandarin a plus.
Expertise with statistics and data
Six Sigma and LEAN certification/experience a plus
Up to 10% global travel (Able to travel to Mexico, USA, Europe, Asia)
Monitor work in process levels and availability
Experience working in low volume and high mix business where build to forecast is common
Education/Skills
Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters’ Degree Preferred
4+ years’ experience in demand and production control planning
SIOP Certification Preferred
APICS certification Preferred.
Change Management/ADKAR training
Ability to utilize an MRP system
Proficient in Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Power BI
Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisors and Managers
Experience leading demand teams using forecast accuracy and bias and using statistical data to drive improved customer forecast accuracy and optimized inventory
Demonstrated experience developing demand planning teams
Demonstrated experience collaborating with sales and product line managers to improve revenue and inventory forecasting
Expertise in data analysis and presenting to senior leaders