Master Planner Activity (PLA)
Peosta, IA 
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Job Description
Master Planner Activity (PLA)

Michelin is hiring!

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We are searching for a talented demand planner to ensure our company's operations are timely, efficient, and cost-effective. You will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.

To succeed in this role, you should be professional, highly-analytical, and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate should also have an in-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies.

You will be part of a team that is managing strategic projects and continuous improvement efforts for Michelin's Peosta Materials Team. You will require a sharp business focus, a collaborative style of working, and a proactive and critical mindset. It is essential that you can think strategically, connect the dots in the bigger picture, as well as be comfortable in the details of the deliverables to drive operational improvements. The role is expected to simultaneously handle multiple projects within the department.

KEY EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

* Ensures collected data and current demand cleansing and accuracy before elaborating forecast

* Influences/challenges stakeholders to validate the proposed forecasts, based on qualitative and quantitative analyses

* Implements demand collaboration with customers

* Elaborates phase in /phase out demand forecast by collaborating with region sales

* Elaborates scenarios to establish monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts using the existing models

* Elaborates the mix to feed the S&OP

* Steers demand forecast accuracy and applies corrective action plan

* Reconciles forecast variance analysis with business trends and recommends progress plans to organization

* Disaggregates demand plan based on the mix to feed operations

* Maintains mix elaboration process maturity and facilitates the progress plan

* Effectively uses available analysis tools and demonstrates capabilities in MS Excel

* Implement and contribute to system/process improvements within group, with manager's guidance.

* Develops performance metrics, reporting tools, and establishes ad-hoc reporting to enhance department effectiveness

* Automate highly manual and error-prone activities to support cross-functional processes

Requirements and Skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Relevant training and/or certifications as a demand planner

* Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge

* Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures

* Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies

* Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management Information Systems, or related field
  • 4 years Minimum experience in Supply Chain or Procurement required
  • Ability to interact with functional and cross-functional teams
  • Strong presentation skills at all levels
  • Solid working knowledge of MRP/ERP system - SAP Preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Strong Excel skills - Expert level preferred

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients' mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers' needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries-from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we've been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at .

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

Get in the driver's seat and be on your way to a meaningful professional journey!


Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks.
It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases.

Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries.
Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia.

In short, whether you look at our mission, our products or our people, Michelin is a company that truly helps you to move forward....

Visit our website to discover more about us www.michelin.com


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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