Demand Planner - Midwest

Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with 30+ straight years of record growth.

Don’t know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too.

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 1,000+ employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an “Anything is Possible!” mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 3x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Now you understand why since 1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 10x faster than our industry!

And we're not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Demand Planner, who is responsible for supporting the demand review process as part of the overall Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role is the integration point between the sales, supply chain, and production planning teams in our Midwest region and could sit in the Columbus, OH, Oakbrook, IL, or Pittsburgh, PA branch.

Key Accountabilities:

• Own Item Level Forecast: Take ownership of generating accurate item-level forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and input from stakeholders.
• Analyze Forecast Accuracy: Utilize Power BI to analyze forecast accuracy and identify areas for improvement. Make informed decisions based on forecast analysis to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand.
• Present Forecast to Branch Leadership: Prepare and present forecasts to branch leadership, gaining approval and alignment for strategic decision-making.
• Run Continuous Improvement Activities: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting processes, increase efficiency, and minimize errors. Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices.
• Utilize Planning Tools: Utilize our advanced planning tools, Logility, to manage forecasts effectively, streamline processes, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Multiple Stakeholders: Work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, and supply chain to gather relevant data, understand market dynamics, and align on demand forecasts. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to demand planning.
• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity and driving profitable results.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 3+ years of experience in a demand planning or related role
• Professional certifications in supply chain management or demand planning preferred
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and dynamics, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective demand planning strategies.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and presentation purposes.
• Experience working with planning tools such as Logility, Blue Yonder, or IBP is highly desirable
• Proven experience working collaboratively with sales teams and other stakeholders to gather input, communicate forecast changes, and drive consensus
• Strong systems / process orientation with proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing company needs and deadlines
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong time management and prioritization skills

Working Environment

• Sales and Distribution Center Office

Berlin offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance (including an HSA option and telemedicine), dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance (new!), employee discounts, employee referral bonus program, and, last but not least, flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care.

At Berlin Packaging, we recruit traits, not skills. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace

#LI-DNP

#LI-Hybrid