Demand Planning Manager

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

About the Role:

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Mgr, Demand Planning to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team.

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, & Sick time with 11 paid holidays

About You

This individual will provide leadership and operational support for demand planning and order demand management.  They will ensure product availability at branch/distributor locations at lowest total cost and qualitative execution of central branch administrative functions in a timely manner.  Manage day-to-day priorities and duties including analysis, evaluating performance, hiring, training, counseling, employee relations, ensuring data/system integrity, work assignments and IT projects.  They are responsible for reporting forecast updates; timely shipments to distribution; annual sales plan coordination; management reporting; forecast accuracy; planning quality; excess/obsolete stock; service availability; fill rate; liability report; and other ad hoc projects as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimizing processes and system tools related to demand planning, order management, field stock, finished goods (FG) import stock, sales master data, customer forecast quality and supply chain speed/flexibility. Considers future platforms, technologies and enhancements to systems for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for timely operational, annual, and mid-term demand forecast reviews, updates, accuracy, analysis, reporting for all finished good items. Plays a key role in the development of branch and distributor annual sales plans. Works closely with branch management and senior management in determination of demand projections.
• Responsible for branch procurement of finished goods and spare parts from STIHL Inc., as well as certain outside vendors.
• Responsible for procurement of imported FG; direct shipment scheduling; product availability; resolve issues between operations and customer requirements.
• Communication with counterparts in Germany, Product Management, IT, Production/Procurement Planning, Logistics, Engineering Data Management, Branch/Distributor management, and senior management.
• Responsible for various reports related to branch/distributor planning and sales results.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Specifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree – BS, BA or MBA in business studies
• Work experience in at least two of the following areas:  sales operations, sales, customer service, supply chain management, master data management. 
• Practical experience in ERP, forecasting, and MRP software and Power BI reporting.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel in particular) required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
•  7+ years preferred
• Up to 25% travel