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Continental Market Demand Planner Analyst - Truck Tire in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023 , Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.
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The market demand planner’s primary responsibility will be to forecast, with maximum detail and accuracy, the needs of the market. They will work with sales management, product management, and marketing to analyze trends, consider opportunities and threats, and develop short and medium term product level forecasts for their business segment. These forecasts will provide the backbone for production planning and distribution planning within the organization. The demand planner will also assist in operational duties such as product phase in/phase out management, backorder/substitution management, customer prioritization, etc.
Collaborate with Key Account Managers, Regional Managers and other team members to analyze demand.
Create demand Forecast (FC) by product/location for the US and Canadian markets.
Ensure accurate demand FC is maintained in all relevant systems.
Work with key Sales Management team members to establish and agree on priorities, and make customer level allocation proposals based on forecast, tactical objectives and strategic objectives.
Work with Supply Chain team to establish priorities and manage short term FC changes/production changes
Communicate FC confirmation/un confirmation
Track and analyze shipments vs FC, order development, confirmation vs. orders & shipments
Give sales organization substitutions or options in case of shortage
Special projects and/or reports as required by the Central Demand Manager
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
2 years of Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Business Operations experience
Basic-Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication/presentation skills
Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Analytical Skills
Problem solving
Time Management
Knowledge of SAP
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines..
EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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