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Elkay Senior Demand Planner Analyst in Sanford, North Carolina
Senior Demand Planner Analyst
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
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This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the demand planning process that reflects Elkay’s strategic initiatives along with also supporting the continuous monthly planning and S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) Process. Responsibilities include the use of statistical modeling techniques and marketing intelligence data to generate the most accurate statistical demand forecast and monthly reports.
Create a demand planning processes, creates an initial baseline SKU level forecast, based on the aggregate demand plan by using statistical modeling techniques within a forecasting software tool as an input for supply planning.
Collects, analyzes, and documents quantifiable market intelligence from business functions and other sources, and incorporates it into the baseline demand forecast to create the total demand plan.
Performs detailed data analysis to identify out of tolerance, variations and exceptions in the data and clearly document those exceptions and corrective actions taken.
Monitors the demand plan performance, providing detailed input to sales and marketing management for use in the demand consensus review and executive sales and operations planning meetings. Measures and reports actual versus planned performance overall, by market channel, sales region, and product family, item, mix, etc.
Communicates documented assumptions and changes that impact the demand forecast volumes, identifies opportunities and risks, and gains consensus on final demand plan with cross-functional team and upper management.
Generates and maintains accurate revenue forecast. Interfaces with Finance and drives the process of reconciling differences between the rolling sku forecast process and the revenue forecasting process.
Supports S&OP processes, with rolling unit and revenue forecasts generated by the inputs of market data, industry statistics, marketing dynamics, and the consensus process, and identifies specific areas for improvements.
Partners with business line managers to understand opportunities and constraints within our markets and internally within our organization and determines how to appropriately reflect these dynamics in our demand schedules.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree with emphasis in Supply Chain, Operations, statistics or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in forecasting within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in forecast modeling techniques, preferably in Forecast Pro , software or another commercial forecasting software tool.
Experience in overall understanding of manufacturing environments and S&OP Process.
Experience with ERP or planning systems D365, CEK
Basic SQL or Python skills for data analysis.
Exposure to statistical forecasting methods.
Proficient in MS Office Applications, particularly in Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Must be self-driven, detailed oriented, multi-tasked, meet deadlines, leader, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Abilities in problem definition, problem solving, analytical and decision making skills are a must.
Strong negotiation and collaboration abilities, cross-functional relationship building, communication and presentation skills are needed.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.