Demand Planner

Job description

Now Hiring! Demand Planner

 

Wyandotte, MI

 

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

 

Where the chemistry happens…

 

BASF’s Performance Materials division encompasses the entire materials know-how of BASF regarding innovative, customized plastics under one roof. Globally active in three key focus areas, the division has a strong portfolio of products and services combined with a deep understanding of application-oriented system solutions. Key drivers of profitability and growth are our close collaboration with customers and a clear focus on solutions. Strong capabilities in R&D provide the basis to develop innovative products and applications.

As a Demand Planner you will lead the demand planning and forecasting process for a group of strategic business units (SBUs) within Performance Materials. The Demand Planner reports to the Head of Supply Chain Excellence.

As a Demand Planner, You Create Chemistry By...

 

·  Facilitating the monthly demand validation process utilizing SAP-APO Demand Planning functionality, generating forecasts, generating and tracking forecast accuracy metrics, as well as facilitating demand validation meetings with different functional groups like Marketing, Product Management, and Sales, to support the individual business S&OP processes.
·  Identifying and implementing process improvement and optimization in Demand Planning processes and generating various reports and KPIs.
·  Displaying your exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, support miscellaneous projects, as well as SAP related work in supply chain as needed.
·  Communicating effectively across the business, serve as the primary point of contact regarding all demand related inquiries for areas of responsibility. Additionally, you will manage a proactive business communication process that ensures visibility and transparency amongst all key stakeholders.

If you...

 

·  Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Technical Engineering, or a related discipline
·  Have work experience in a supply chain planning or manufacturing environment
·  Have knowledge and experience using software tools, including SAP R/3, SAP APO DP, MS Office, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Power BI
·  Have excellent analytical and conflict resolution skills, and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders and levels of management up to VP level. 

Then...

 

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Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards.

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

·  Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
·  Retirement Benefits
·  Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
·  Mentoring & Development Programs
·  Employee Discounts
·  Pet insurance
·  Matching Donations to your favorite cause
·  Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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Equal Employment Opportunities

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.