Demand Planner

Position Title: Demand Planning Coordinator

Reports To: Planning Manager

Department: ABF Planning

Role Summary

The Demand Planning Coordinator plays a key role in supporting demand planning activities across the organization. This position partners closely with production planning, purchasing, and other cross functional teams to ensure accurate forecasts, timely production order execution, and proactive management of risks and priorities

Direct Reports

• None

Position Responsibilities Tasks Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

Demand Planning & Forecast Support

• Coordinate with demand planners to ensure demand forecasts are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage approval workflows and approval communications for items within the 4 week planning lock period.
• Provide forward looking visibility of campaigns and business priorities, partnering with planners to maintain a rolling 6 week outlook.
• Support planners with day to day planning questions, issue resolution, and prioritization.

Production & Order Monitoring

• Monitor out of resource (OOR) items, production order entry, and key planning dates to ensure timeliness and compliance with planning standards.
• Track production order execution and escalate potential risks or delays in advance.
• Support planning led hyper care initiatives, including Degree campaigns, DMC campaigns, and other high priority business programs.

Reporting & Data Intelligence

• Develop, maintain, and analyze demand planning reports to support forecasting accuracy and decision making.
• Identify gaps in current reporting and build additional reports as needed (e.g., actual sales vs. forecast, forecast accuracy, trend analysis).
• Use data intelligence to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Process & SOP Support

• Create, maintain, and support customer specific SOPs related to demand planning and forecasting activities.
• Assist with planning process standardization and documentation to ensure consistency and audit readiness.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Forecast On Time Completion:
  • Ensures demand forecasts are completed on time for all assigned planners, meeting established planning deadlines (target: greater than 98% on time completion).
• 4 Week Lock Compliance:
  • Manages approval workflows and communications to maintain compliance with the 4 week planning lock, minimizing last minute changes and rework (target: greater than 95% compliance).

• 6 Week Forward Visibility:
  • Maintains an accurate, rolling 6 week forward view of campaigns and priorities with planners, ensuring visibility is current, complete, and communicated consistently.

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: N/A

Vehicle (own): Able to commute to work locations

Tools (own): N/A

Technology (own): N/A

About Visual Pak

Established in 1982, The Visual Pak Companies is the premier destination for cutting edge contract packaging and manufacturing solutions. As a privately held conglomerate, we specialize in delivering optimal Manufacturing, Design, Packaging, and Logistics Services for Consumer Goods, setting us apart as a leader in the industry.

At our core, we prioritize investing in our talented workforce, leveraging their expertise to drive our proven success and uphold our commitment to strategic excellence. With our ongoing growth trajectory and the need to meet emerging demands, we invite forward thinking individuals to join our dynamic team and shape the future of manufacturing with us.

Why Join Visual Pak?

At Visual Pak, we are committed to supporting our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package of traditional and lifestyle benefits. These programs are selected and designed to make a difference for the well being of our employees and their families.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts (DCA): Save pre tax dollars on eligible medical expenses.
• Dependent Care Subsidy: Extra financial support for your family’s dependent care needs.
• Childcare & Elder Care Resources: Find trusted care options near you easily.
• Tuition/Education Assistance: Invest in your growth with financial support for education and professional development.
• Active & Fit Direct : Affordable access to thousands of gyms and fitness centers.
• Geode Health: Mental health support tailored to your needs.
• Commuter Benefits: Save on transit and parking expenses.
• Health Advocate Services: Get expert help navigating healthcare and benefits.
• Benefit Hub: Employee Perks and Discount Marketplace: Exclusive savings on shopping, travel, and more!
• Pet Insurance: Coverage to keep your furry family members healthy.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Recharge and enjoy your well earned time away.
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance: Disability income protection for long and short term absences from work.