Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.
At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.
Job Summary
As a Demand Planner, you will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future demand and analyzing inventory flow into our distribution center. You will use cross-functional interactions, historical data analysis, customer data, market trends and statistical projections to develop the most accurate and up-to-date demand plan. This position is a critical role in supporting the signals that drive our level load manufacturing strategy.
Job Duties
- Routinely research market intelligence to ensure that demand forecasts are accurate and up to date
- Present analytics-based demand forecasts to multiple departments, including upper management
- Identify key sales indicators for specific products to provide the sales department with relevant analysis and guidance with respect to decision-making
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
- Perform work under minimal supervision
- Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
- Typically require a bachelor's degree and 4 to 6 years of experience
Competencies/ Skills
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Research skills
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- Creativity
- Ability to identify and seek needed information
- Conceptual thinking skills
EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.
All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Research skills
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- Creativity
- Ability to identify and seek needed information
- Conceptual thinking skills
What We Do
National Material L.P. is a privately owned industrial metals supplier serving customers worldwide. Founded in 1964, it has expanded into more than 16 business units and operates across steel, stainless steel and alloys, raw-material trading, aluminum, and related operations. The company serves diverse markets including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, defense, construction, energy, heavy truck, industrial equipment, appliances, and steel mills and foundries.
