Global Demand Planner I

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck, FrogTape, Painter's Mate, Shurtape, T-Rex, Kip, and Pro Tapes.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

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  A company that truly values your contributions

  
  

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  A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful

  
  

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  A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers

  
  

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  An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

  
  

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it's our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Global Demand Planner I responsibilities encompass all the functions of sales forecasting associated with specific product categories across our industrial, retail, and international businesses, spanning over a global network of distribution centers. This position is responsible for continuously improving the forecasting process and most importantly its accuracy, by facilitating the dialog with key corporate counterparts to drive the procurement and production / manufacturing processes of finished goods and raw materials in multiple different stocking setups (make to stock, make to order, etc.). This position directly impacts customer service and the company cash flow. This role will make decisions based on global / regional business priorities to optimize supply and revenue opportunities while contributing to long-term strategic business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregations of a channel for 12+ month periods to support the S&OP/IBP process, based on historical trends, demand drivers and/or business stakeholder's knowledge
• Responsible for several strategic product categories with sizable SKU Counts
• Support the product portfolio activities such as product life cycle management and buying strategies in conjunction with Product Marketing Team
• Lead demand meetings resulting in the creation of a consensus-based constrained and unconstrained sales & unit volume plan; ensure to document demand drivers and assignable causes to demand changes each period

• Develop and maintain a unit forecast for the assigned product categories at multiple levels of aggregation, leveraging assumptions from Sales, Account Planning, Product Marketing, Finance and Supply Planning
• Perform consistency checks against targets; communicate the plans to key stakeholders in line with S&OP calendar and escalate gaps
• Responsible for the alignment of the plan to known manufacturing constraints
• Prepare agenda and materials and lead the monthly consensus review with Sales, Strategic Account Planners, Finance, and Product Marketing; ultimately responsible for the item-level plan in the event of lack of consensus
• Monitor the performance of the plan, especially ongoing demand and inventory needs for strategic items
• Leverage performance metrics, coordinate activities to reconcile the significant variances and update plans, where applicable
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to shape plans based on business intelligence
• Provide relevant input for the executive S&OP/Integrated Business Planning meetings
• Act as a change agent to drive process improvements
• Support Ad-hoc reporting/analysis requests
• Ensure business process documentation remains in line with the latest business practices

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Empowered to make decisions on behalf of the business
• Demonstrated improvements in forecast accuracy
• SAP MRP, ERP planning software experience preferred
• Experience in O9 Solutions preferred
• Excellent skills in BI tools, Excel, PowerPoint; MS Access a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with advanced written and presentations skills
• Strong interpersonal & analytical skills with the ability to influence without authority, gain buy-in and drive consensus with the ability to collaborate with a diverse population
• Strong organizational skills and proven experience in developing / managing processes in a fast-paced business
• Proven ability to articulate business requirements and formulate concise solutions to complex problems
• Willing to travel up to 20%

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or supply chain related field
• 1-3 years' experience in demonstrating results in forecast management activities; preferably in a manufacturing/procurement environment focused on demand/supply alignment, process improvements and analysis to achieve results
• APICS or IBF Certification(s) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Typing
• Talking on the telephone
• No heavy lifting

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams to work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.