Senior Demand Planner

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The demand planner oversees the full demand planning process. They will lead developing accurate demand forecasts based on statistical modeling, sales and product management input, and market analysis. This position designs and executes strategies and plans to meet company’s short-term and long-term supply chain planning objectives. It will also lead the Product and Demand Review sessions of the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP) and will be a key contributor to improving customer experience through superior delivery while minimizing costs.
This position will be supporting the Watts Applied Solution platform. The right candidate will be a strong influencer and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively across all functions. This position will report to the SIOP leader in Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develop sales forecast with Business, Product Line and Marketing leaders
• Lead the Demand portion of the S&OP process to align all stakeholders on next 12-18 months plans
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Facilitate demand planning meetings and strive to achieve consensus with Product Management, Sales and Demand Planning.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Define and implement metrics to measure planning performance
• Maintain accuracy of planning data in ERP system
• Implement and improve planning processes and systems
• Improve the customer experience
• Manage multiple complex projects
• Routinely interact with internal and external customers
• Align Demand Plan processes to improve forecast accuracy
• Interact with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure priorities are set and aligned to meet customer on-time deliveries

MIMIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS :

• At least 5+ years of experience in supply chain demand planning and continuous improvement initiatives with relevant software applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Experience with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required.
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Decision Making
• Performance Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree with specialization in Supply Chain or Operations
• Project Management, APICS, or other related certification

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.