Demand Planner I - Cintas
Mason, OH 45040
About the Job
Requisition Number: 182110
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Demand Planner I to create, maintain and own monthly forecast models for assigned production groups and materials and to input the monthly demand plan communicated by the Demand Analyst into the SAP APO system. Responsibilities include analyzing each material's monthly forecast statistical model and finalizing the consensus forecasts by distribution center and material as appropriate; managing system forecast alerts, forecast accuracy reports and making necessary adjustments to forecasts utilizing the Demand Analyst demand plan; interpreting all customer and historic data to properly analyze information to aid in the development of the consensus forecast; understanding the risk associated with the forecasts and the inventory investments being made, such as adding new items, adding SKUs and increasing sales forecasts; reviewing and assessing liability documents for assigned materials with Demand Analyst; working with the Buying team on any associated risks and rollout timelines; communicating effectively, building relationships and trust with all cross-functional areas being sure to communicate and educate on forecasting concerns, observations, recommendations and soliciting feedback accordingly; participating in monthly demand meetings with the different business divisions and monthly capacity reviews internally with Supply Chain leadership; proactively identifying, resolving and communicating issues surrounding the forecasts; ensuring management is informed and involved in issue resolution; collaborating with Demand Analysts and Buying team on assigned materials; working cooperatively with others to accomplish shared objectives, gaining trust and support of managers and peers.
Skills/Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mathematics or Statistics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet
- Ability to look at large amounts of data and break it down into necessary and meaningful business information
Preferred
- Experience with SAP
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, featuring employee health care premiums that are 30% lower than the national average for our industry. One of our medical plan options is even offered at zero cost to our partners.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation helps more than 900,000 businesses of all types and sizes get READY™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers’ image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®.
To support our growth across North America, we’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to move up within our company. Our professional culture, our dedication to our employee-partners and limitless career opportunities—these are just a few benefits we’re proud to offer. Our employee-partners know every job is critical, and that teamwork drives innovation. Let’s talk about how you’ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits and ongoing career development. Are you Ready™ for limitless opportunities at Cintas?
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
Job Category: Supply Chain
Organization: Global Supply Chain
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
