Advisor, Demand Planner - Finished Goods - Cardinal Health
Sacramento, CA
About the Job
_What Supply Chain Planning contributes to Cardinal Health_
Supply Chain Planning is responsible for ensuring the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. This job family is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning, supply planning, deployment planning, inventory planning, collaborative planning, expediting, purchasing and the design and implementation of the supply chain network. Supply Chain Planning utilized supplier contracts and manufacturing parameters to exceed customer service level commitments while optimizing supply chain costs and inventory. Supply Chain Planning leverages technology to achieve best in class processes to position supply chain as a competitive advantage.
_Job Summary_
The Advisor, Demand Planner, role supports the Cardinal Health medical product finished goods business unit. As a demand planner, your primary responsibilities are to analyze demand patterns and generate statistical forecasts by collaborating with marketing on industry insights, and to manage any exception-based review of forecasts. Additionally, you'll collaborate with commercial teams to develop a consensus forecast which will be used to tie to annual financial projections, and work to identify closures to any gaps which may exist.
_Responsibilities_
+ Create and maintain forecast models for our customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and other sources.
+ Develop, analyze, and recommend finished goods demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
+ Identifies areas of forecast risk and improvement opportunities for their assigned demand planning categories.
+ Provide support with data analytics, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
+ Perform trend analysis to report inconsistencies with forecasts and actual sales.
+ Apply regression analysis, seasonality indices, and exception-based planning principles to forecasts.
+ Understand and articulate inherent risks in forecasting decisions and inform cross-functional partners to manage and mitigate appropriately.
_Qualifications_
+ Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
+ 5+ years experience in demand planning preferred. Basic conceptual knowledge of supply planning, net requirements, manufacturing best practices a plus.
+ Experience with S&OP cycle, particularly Demand Consensus, where applicant can gather data, analyze trends, and share recommendations with the cross-functional teams highly desired.
+ APICS CSCP, CPIM, or IBF certification preferred.
+ Experience with SAP APO & ECC, AS400 planning systems (such as PRMS), and Kinaxis Rapid Response highly desired.
+ Strong Excel skills with advanced formula utilization highly desired.
+ Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making skills strongly preferred.
+ Presentation skills strongly preferred.
+ Strong communication skills (written and oral) highly desired.
_What is expected of you and others at this level_
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
+ Works on complex projects of large scope.
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
+ Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
+ Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $66,500 – $94,900
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 10/16/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
#LI - Remote
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
Supply Chain Planning is responsible for ensuring the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. This job family is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning, supply planning, deployment planning, inventory planning, collaborative planning, expediting, purchasing and the design and implementation of the supply chain network. Supply Chain Planning utilized supplier contracts and manufacturing parameters to exceed customer service level commitments while optimizing supply chain costs and inventory. Supply Chain Planning leverages technology to achieve best in class processes to position supply chain as a competitive advantage.
_Job Summary_
The Advisor, Demand Planner, role supports the Cardinal Health medical product finished goods business unit. As a demand planner, your primary responsibilities are to analyze demand patterns and generate statistical forecasts by collaborating with marketing on industry insights, and to manage any exception-based review of forecasts. Additionally, you'll collaborate with commercial teams to develop a consensus forecast which will be used to tie to annual financial projections, and work to identify closures to any gaps which may exist.
_Responsibilities_
+ Create and maintain forecast models for our customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and other sources.
+ Develop, analyze, and recommend finished goods demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
+ Identifies areas of forecast risk and improvement opportunities for their assigned demand planning categories.
+ Provide support with data analytics, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
+ Perform trend analysis to report inconsistencies with forecasts and actual sales.
+ Apply regression analysis, seasonality indices, and exception-based planning principles to forecasts.
+ Understand and articulate inherent risks in forecasting decisions and inform cross-functional partners to manage and mitigate appropriately.
_Qualifications_
+ Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
+ 5+ years experience in demand planning preferred. Basic conceptual knowledge of supply planning, net requirements, manufacturing best practices a plus.
+ Experience with S&OP cycle, particularly Demand Consensus, where applicant can gather data, analyze trends, and share recommendations with the cross-functional teams highly desired.
+ APICS CSCP, CPIM, or IBF certification preferred.
+ Experience with SAP APO & ECC, AS400 planning systems (such as PRMS), and Kinaxis Rapid Response highly desired.
+ Strong Excel skills with advanced formula utilization highly desired.
+ Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making skills strongly preferred.
+ Presentation skills strongly preferred.
+ Strong communication skills (written and oral) highly desired.
_What is expected of you and others at this level_
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
+ Works on complex projects of large scope.
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
+ Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
+ Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $66,500 – $94,900
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 10/16/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
#LI - Remote
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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