Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
A.O. Smith / Ashland City, TN
Why A. O. Smith?
Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and, as a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith Corporation is at the center of the trend. We are a $3billion company with 144-year history and employ more than 16,000 men and women. With manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Europe, A. O. Smith has the global reach to serve customers worldwide. We have sales and distribution in more than 60 countries around the world. A. O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement, not just in its factories and its processes, but in its people. We value people who are able to analyze problems and take rapid, decisive action.
What is great about this opportunity?
- You will be joining a stable, but growing organization committed to strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, global expansion and the highest ethical standards of conduct.
- You will be representing a company that makes products that improve quality of life and are considered top of the line.
- You will be joining a cohesive team that supports each other in accomplishing shared goals.
What You Will Do
As the Demand Planner, you will be responsible assisting with aspects of demand planning corporate-wide. In addition, you will be accountable for forecast accuracy improvements in order to ensure anticipated profitability of the organization is attained.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Develop and lead centralized production & materials planning organization supporting A.O. Smith N. American manufacturing facilities
- Responsible for RAW, WIP & Finished Goods inventory, ensuring raw materials are available for internal production and finished goods are available for shipment to internal and external customers.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with business partners (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Production Planning) to gain insight on sales activities, market trends, and capacity status.
- Develop, aggregate, coordinate and rationalize the statistical forecast with Sales, Marketing, Finance and other stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to demand planning process by all stakeholders.
- Prepare KPI's, perform analysis of significant disconnects and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and improve upon strategies for best in class Demand, Production & Materials Planning processes
- Monitor supply and demand misalignment using an advanced planning system
- Collaborate with manufacturing sources to identify problems in supply and materials areas, then implement corrective action.
- Participate in maintaining annual, monthly, and interim demand plans.
- Perform other activities and projects as needed
What You Will Bring
- Bachelors Degree in a Related Field
- Demand Planning & Production Planning in an SAP environment
- APICS Certification preferred
- Experience in a Demand Planning & Production Planning in an SAP environment
- Strong analytical capabilities - Excel, statistical modeling, quantitative analysis
- Strong Communication / influencing skills capable of maintaining positive internal/external relationships
What We Offer
Great people make our organization great and because of that, we offer an onsite A. O. Smith Company merchandise store for our employees, employee discounts on water filtration products, a and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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A. O. Smith values employee excellence. In our employment practices, we will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status. We operate in a global environment and will strive to create a workplace where men and women from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
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