DESCRIPTION

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets, is seeking a Demand Planner to join our Central Specialty Pet business unit located in Franklin, WI.
The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and executing the demand plan that will enable the business to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support Teams is paramount to achieve these objectives. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical abilities Strong knowledge of business processes and cycles
• SAP experience
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of demand and supply management/forecasting tools, planning processes, supply chain and KPIs
• Good communication and Team building skills, detail oriented
• Experience with DRP/MRP functionality
• Ability to lead cross-functionally.Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Supply Chain, Finance, or other scientific discipline
• Background in scheduling, forecasting, and planning.3+ years related experience

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW.

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• Generate accurate and efficient Demand Plans to meet the requirements of the business at Customer, Production site, and Distribution levels.
• Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and inventory levels.
• Establish and utilize best practices (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets with the ability to adjust forecasts based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Recommend and manage inventory targets that are approved by management.
• Lead monthly Demand Reviews with Business Teams, reviewing recommended sales forecasts, inventory goals, and the impact of supply constraints on production plans. (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions).
• Monitor SKU levels and recommend future SKU rationalization initiatives.
• Measure and explain the impact of Monthly Key Performance Indicators within the S&OP process, to include:
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• Forecast Accuracy

• Production Schedule Adherence
• Volume Completion
• Inventory Valuations
• Service Levels
• Help facilitate the monthly S&OP meetings with Senior Management.
• Proactively facilitate and re-engineer best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations)Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for Demand and Supply Planning processes and systems.