Demand and Inventory Planner

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards, but it is also our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!

SUMMARY

The Demand & Inventory Planner facilitates material planning and inventory management for strategic analysis and execution of current and future fulfillment plans. This person will also determine optimized inventory levels across the company to fulfill customer requirements and meet on time delivery targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties

1. Works proactively with functional teams; sales, engineering, service, production, inventory, purchasing and warehouses to identify variances for current and future demands.
2. Set & maintain inventory targets for optimum service levels for finished goods, customer consignment and service centers.
3. Communicates conflicts and potential shortages and works with various departments to minimize impact to customers and process efficiencies
4. Monthly review of safety stock or reorder point levels and provide proposal and execute upon approval. Use historical performance and future requirements to evaluate and identify items where stocking levels require adjustments.
5. Create strategy for storage and distribution of parts for re-manufacturing, distribution and sale
6. Update and maintain safety stocks/ re-order points in SAP system.
7. Monthly Reporting for Inventory for all sites using ERP or designated Tool, such as Power BI, etc.
8. Maintain inventory targets by reviewing & actioning on excess stock, slow moving and obsolete items through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams.
9. Understanding purchasing process and generate reports to make informed and appropriate inventory decisions.
10. Gathering master data and identifying potential misalignments that generate shortages.
11. Identify opportunities for product rebalancing between sites.
12. Define requirements & setup process to measure inventory turns.
13. Train cross functional departments on inventory plans and material flow
14. Analyze data and problem-solve using tools such as excel macro or Power BI.
15. Other duties as required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, Power BI and data-entry and data extract via ERP system), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented person.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in inventory management software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practice.
• Experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or related fields.
• 5 or more years of experience in supply chain, planning, product management, demand planning, inventory planning or related fields.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment at an acceptable level meeting Busch's insurance standards
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification: Preferred
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CPIM or CSCP): Preferred (or enrolled to obtain)

Language Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Reasoning Ability

Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices is required. Normally receives general instruction for routine work, detailed instruction on new assignments.

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

This position uses a computer extensively with demonstrated abilities in the use of Microsoft products as well as other common office type equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may work in various environments including office, factory or home settings. Employees who are authorized to work from home are expected to comply with all company requirements for core work hours or in-person attendance at company meetings or events.

Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Christina Feeney at 603-305-2629.