Inventory Control Associate managing inventory records and supplies for laboratory testing services at Certified Group. Ensuring accuracy in inventory management and compliance with safety standards.
About the role
- Demand Planner at ASC Engineered Solutions responsible for forecasting customer demand and optimizing inventory levels. Collaborating with multiple departments within the supply chain and pipeline, valve, and fittings industry.
Responsibilities
- Ownership and responsibility for a key set of accounts. Requires close collaboration with customers
- Coordination of planning activities for large projects and ensuring successful outcomes
- Ownership in the SIOP process by providing guidance on customer needs (from your key accounts), large projects you own, and overall channel intelligence from your Commercial partners
- Develop, maintain, and update demand forecasts using historical sales, market trends, and customer insights.
- Analyze demand patterns and variances to support decision-making in procurement, inventory, and sales planning.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to align forecasts with strategic objectives.
- Establish and monitor inventory targets to balance product availability with cost efficiency.
- Partner with Supply Planning team to ensure lead-time reliability and mitigate supply risks.
- Maintain accurate data in ERP and forecasting systems to support planning and reporting.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, and fill rates.
- Identify and escalate risks related to demand variability, project-driven requirements, and market changes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to forecasting and inventory management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management; PVF or industrial distribution industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and forecasting software required.
- Demonstrated successful collaboration directly with customers in a demand planning capacity.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and the ability to translate data insights into actionable supply chain strategies.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and management of large datasets; familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
- Working knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and procurement processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Strong team player with collaborative mindset and a commitment to fostering cross-functional partnerships
- Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure.
- Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) demand planning solutions.
- APICS CSCP, CPIM, or other supply chain certifications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Bonuses
- Equipment allowances
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