Mission of the Role

***This position is based in our SICK, Bloomington MN office. Working in office four days a week and one day remote. 

As part of the Regional and Global Sales & Operations Planning process, this position will have the key responsibility to develop, implement, maintain internal Demand Planning processes for SICK’s North American Sales & Service Cluster. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the SICK North American Sales & Service Cluster subject matter expert for Demand Planning processes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Market Product Management to ensure that market promotions, high impact opportunities, and product portfolio forecasts inclusive of new product launches and phase-outs are considered in the overall demand plan. Document assumptions and adjustments to forecasts.
• Integrate financial planning into a forward-thinking demand plan based on input from key SICK North American Sales & Service Cluster functional areas including Sales, Market Product Management, Marketing, Finance, et cetera.  
• Utilize our state-of-the-art software tools to review statistically calculated forecasts based on market intelligence and enhance the North American Sales & Service Cluster demand plan accordingly.
• Understand the technical functions of an Advanced Planning System (APS) and other Business Intelligence Solutions.
• Facilitate monthly North American Sales & Service Cluster demand planning meetings to drive organizational focus and alignment. Support the Global Demand Planners as needed in the SICK Group Sales & Operations Planning process. 
• Coordinate and align the North American Sales & Service Cluster demand plan with the Global Demand Planners ensuring monthly timelines are being met.
• Communicate KPIs, develop plans with stakeholders, and take actions to improve overall forecast accuracy.  
• Support and drive the continuous improvement of SICK’s Advanced Planning System, other Business Intelligence Solutions, and demand planning processes. 

Key Qualifications

Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent experience in Business Analytics and/or Planning
• 2-5 years of experience in Demand Planning and/or Sales & Operations Planning
• Thorough understanding of the drivers for demand and the impact on Supply Chain processes and operations
• Comprehensive understanding of business intelligence software (ERP systems, CRM systems, APS software) and other demand planning related tools. Hands-on experience in Blue Yonder’s Demand Forecasting solutions would be a strong plus.  

Other Qualifications 

• Strong demonstration of agility and aptitude to develop and adapt to internal processes.  
• High data quality mindset
• Strong aptitude in cross-functional coordination
• Strong analytical, organization, decision making, written and verbal communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels 
• Demonstrated deep business and analytical skills 
• Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor.   Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams and other business analysts. 
• Ability to write business correspondence, activity documentation, and routine project reports.   Ability to articulate clearly and effectively.
• Results focused with proactive solutions.  Able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Solid interpersonal skills to build and maintain favorable relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in personal conduct, interpersonal relations, and work performance
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt to change with resiliency and lead change
• Ability and willingness to work alternative schedules including weekend, and on-call hours as needed
• Legally permitted to work in the United States. (*This position is not eligible for spsonsorship now or in the future.)  
• Ability to work on site in a general office environment  

Compensation

Starting Base Annual Salary Range: $74,550 - $112,750