Job Title: Distribution Center Planner

Requisition ID: 11566

Location:

Springfield, MO, US, 65802

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

Responsible for forecasting activities associated with customers and products. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for our customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer data, and other sources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
Establish stocking levels to support customer forecasted demand
Cooperate with Customer Service teams for material availability concerns
Coordinate with manufacturing, shipping, receiving, pulling and packing teams to execute needed goals to end customers

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
Excellent understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
Mathematical and statistical knowledge.
Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrate strong analytical skills
Strong IT/systems use, with good Excel skills.
Working knowledge of software related to demand planning is preferred
Experience managing internal communications, working cross-functionally to deliver results.
Be looking to continuously improve and can demonstrate ability to remain calm under pressure.

General Job Requirements

This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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