Demand Planning Analyst

Work Location: Portland, OR  

Go one better, together.

We’ve built something we’re extremely proud of, and we think it’s time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you’ll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We’re a goal-oriented organization that’s firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members’ talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together. 

At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark? 

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT: 

As a Demand Planning Analyst, you are a strategic business planner who forecasts worldwide customer demand through the compilation and analysis of various internal and external data. You use statistical and advanced forecasting techniques to facilitate long term planning, capacity planning, sourcing, and inventory strategies.  As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will also develop critical forecast processes, investigate worldwide sales trends/opportunities, optimize forecast accuracy, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management regarding current and future demand. You will report to the Demand Planning Manager.

THE DETAILS: 

• Utilizing advanced forecasting techniques to predict future sales, create and communicate global unit and dollar forecasts at appropriate levels and intervals
• Structure data gathering activities.  Collect, analyze and consolidate large volume of data (including, but not limited to global and regional demand/sales history, global channel inventories, economic indicators, weather trends, retail sales, promotional activity) to develop statistical models, and a fact-based point of view
• Generate and use reports and trend analysis to determine areas of concern and to monitor/improve forecast accuracy
• Monitor, analyze, and adjust forecasts based on input from global sales, marketing, business segments, or management to ensure demand plans based on the best information available
• Collaborate with and lead monthly meetings with Sales & Marketing to review, monitor, and build a consensus forecast
• Develop, build, and implement overall demand forecast process that will contribute and add value to the Sales, and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Coordinate and communicate with global sales, marketing, business segments, and management to build and manage consensus for forecasts and then communicate those forecasts through reports and presentations
• Communicate business changes to Supply Chain/Planning to ensure optimal product availability, and customer demand is met
• Present forecast overview, assumptions, accuracy, and other directional information in monthly S&OP meeting
• Communicate externally with key accounts in partnership with sales
• Consult with senior leadership regarding forecast, demand data, and reports

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:  

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Finance or other analytical discipline required, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of global forecasting experience in a multi-national company required
• Strong computer, database, and system skills with proficiency in spreadsheet, presentation, database tools (Microsoft Office Suite preferred), and forecasting software/systems required
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enjoys working in it
• Solid understanding of forecasting methods and applications, including statistical modeling
• Knowledge of sales, marketing, operations, and financial practices, and Sales, and Operations Planning process (S&OP)
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate assumptions, methods, and results to peers and management
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills, detail-orientation, independent thinking, and organizational skills required
• Knowledge/experience with enterprise resource software system (SAP preferred)
• You do not need to possess 100% of these qualities to be considered

AVAILABILITY:

• This position is hybrid and as such, this individual must be available to work on site 2-3 days per week as required by job.
• Eligible for domestic and international travel several times per year up to two weeks’ duration.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, Colorado, Nevada, California, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, Oregon Tool is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Oregon Tool, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,000 to $78,000.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment. 

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