Demand Planner Job Listing at RNDC in Trussville, AL (Job ID 1112329600)

Description

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

RNDC is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable demand planner to join our growing team. The Demand Planning position is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with suppliers, products, and customers. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for products, cleanses demand history, incorporates business intelligence from sales, portfolio managers, and finance. This position coordinates the development of the monthly consensus forecast for their respective suppliers, products, and key customers.  

• Create statistical forecasts: Gather, analyze, and validate data. Execute statistical modeling software. Review resulting statistical forecast model. Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting. Summarize/aggregate statistical forecasts. 
• Review demand plans with key stakeholders, sales, finance, PMs (Portfolio Managers), SBD (Suppler Business Development). Present and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales, PMs, and finance. Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts. Review promotional plans with sales/PMs. 
• Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, regional leaders, finance, and suppliers. Prepare relevant material to promote discussion and decision making. Facilitate and manage demand planning/supplier meetings. 
• Maintain demand planning system and software: Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy. Monitor trends in forecast error. Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence. Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process. 

Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process; good facilitation skills; 2-3 years of demand planning/forecasting experience.

• 401(k) with company matching 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits* 
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid caregiver leave 
• Fertility benefits  
• Paid training 
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays 
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility 
COVID-19 considerations: 
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams. 

• BA/BS degree required with a focus in Supply Chain, Mathematics, Finance, or Business Administration 
• Wine & Spirits or Distribution industry experience 

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
 
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.