Demand Planning, Sales and OPs Specialist II

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 -$100,000.00 depending on experience, with a 10% bonus opportunity.

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday March 10th, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process integrates demand, supply, and financial planning into a forward-thinking plan based on input from the organization’s key functional areas, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. S&OP links strategic plans to operational plans and strives to develop the most beneficial product portfolio and product mix to maximize sales and profit. The best S&OP processes include superior cross-functional participation and engagement from across the organization, working as a team with a specific person in the role of owner.

This is how you WOW:

• Participate in the development of statistical models to optimize safety stocks without negatively affecting customer service levels
• Review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demand
• Notify Scheduling and Manufacturing of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis
• Communication with Manufacturing about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updates
• Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand/service-cost issues
• Document assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams’ input
• Analyze and upload timely and accurate periods of 12 months’ forecasts on a monthly basis
• Facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders
• Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings
• Create and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and S&OP processes
• Measure, control, and improve S&OP forecast accuracy through clearly defined metrics

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or other related fields
• 5+ years of previous experience required
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Strategic and tactical thinking
• Communication (both oral and written)
• Interpersonal strengths
• Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization
• Excellent people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Kinaxis Rapid Response software
• APICS certification
• Proficiency with SAP
• Proficiency with Google Workspace & Microsoft Excel 

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.

Fabiana Valbuena  | Talent Acquisition Manager 
Fabiana.Valbuena@Karcher.com