STANLEY BLACK & DECKER REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL AND NOTICE OF POSITION AVAILABLE-POSITION TITLE: Demand Planner
COMPONENT:REQUISITION:Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools, accessories, mechanical access solutions, electronic security solutions, engineering fastening systems and more. With more than 8B in global sales, Stanley Black & Decker is seen as a world leader in the market. We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic person to join our team as a Demand Planning Coordinator based in Panama.
-JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Position located in Panama.
Statistical Forecast horizon 18 months
Responsible of KPI analysis as part of monthly S&OP process to assure KPI’s balance (forecast accuracy, fill rate, inventory level, DSI, excess & obsolete according to company goals)
Relate and measure the impact of forecast accuracy.
Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
Working with Sales and Marketing team to assess operational requirements and develop materials planning and strategies to achieve the overall business goals
Root cause analysis to any deviation to the plan to take corrective actions and future preventive actions
Prepare, report, and communicate KPI’s analysis to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
Monitor SKU performance and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future.
Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT).
Proactively maintain JDA forecast system. Weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports.
Lead or support continuous improvement projects to achieve 99% customer fill rates.
Interface with all global business teams.
-EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS(MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND KEY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS)
Bachelor’s Degree (Business Admin./Engineering/Supply Chain or related field Preferred). Preferable an APICS certification in CPIM.
At least 3-4 years of experience running demand planning, forecasting and S&OP processes with proven success in improving service and inventory. Latin America experience is a plus.
Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning.
Strong knowledge of demand planning process
Experience using statistical forecast software packages. Experience in Demand Solutions and/or JDA-Demand.
Experience with ERP systems
Experience in SAP will be a plus.
Advance Excel skills
Collaborative skills with internal and external clients.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously
Result oriented – drives for action, for trying new things and for getting things done.
Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills including the handling of financial data.
Strategic thinker.
Negotiation skills
Stanley Black & Decker is an Equal Opportunity Employer
