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Essity Demand Planner - Essity242305 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Demand Planner - Essity242305
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Demand Planner
At Essity: This Is What We Do
About the Role Essity Health and Medical is looking for an experienced Demand Planner. This position is responsible for owning and facilitating local company sales forecast and demand management for his/her respective customers/customer-segments.
We do this through capable and motivated people working effectively together across the organization, the right technology solutions, sourcing, manufacturing and planning excellence.
The ideal candidate should/could live in Philadelphia.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do * Analyze historical demand and filter out outliers, identify the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm. * Develop the base demand plan using the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm and make adjustments where necessary. * Generate the new product forecast using the historical substitution and like modelling / scenario planning techniques agreed with Marketing and Category Management. * Understand the impact of the customer buying pattern. * Effectively communicate with and engage the Customer on operational issues.
Who You Are * Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred; * 1-3+ years of Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Operations experience preferably supporting a Retail channel or customer; * Highly analytical, detail oriented with excellent organizational skills; * Strong interpersonal skills; * Able to connect, develop relationships, and create alignment between different parts of the organization; * Excellent communication, influencing, and challenging skills regarding external and internal relations; * ERP System knowledge, SAP and SAP/APO Experience preferred * Proficient with MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and business analytics/reporting tools; * Fluent in the English language.
What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus/sales incentive + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: * United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance * Wellness program provided through Rally * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution * Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance * Employee Assistance Program * PTO offering with Paid Holidays * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance * Employee discounts program * Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Additional Information The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, m litary and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.