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Department: Supply Chain & Logistics

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Reporting to: Customer Service, Logistics & Demand Planning Manager

Role: Permanent

Demand Planning Manager

About the Role

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the overall timely and optimal flow of JTI finished goods from production to & within our US distribution network. This includes demand forecasting, demand planning, supply network planning & inventory control / optimization across the network, ensuring optimal inventory levels for all SKUs, across the US distribution network.

What you will do

• Produce monthly demand forecast factoring in multiple data sources including historical sales trends, planned marketing and sales activities, upcoming legislative changes, LE's and ASP targets at SKU level.
• Arrange cross functional monthly forecast review meetings and monitor and communicate forecast accuracy, inventory levels etc
• Responsible for demand / production planning with JTI Factories and / or 3rd partymanufacturers.
• Working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent supply to support base line demand & promotional activity to meet Market requirements and ensure continuous supply of finished goods.
• Responsible to ensure continuous supply across the whole US distribution network, including warehouse transfers, promotional SKUs, new product launches etc in line with business requirements / customer demand.
• Execute SAP transactions related to forecasting, demand planning and inventory control including PO creation, inbound shipment receipts & material master updates.
• Manage various tasks and projects as they arise and upon manager's request.

Who We Are Looking For

A well-organized, passionate, and detailed-oriented person, with:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of Supply Chain planning experience. Prefer experience with both supply and demand planning. Exposure and understanding of offshore production and import logistics is desirable. FMCG organizational experience preferred
• Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Must be computer literate with strong MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience. SAP or other ERP system experience required
• Good relationship building and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Focus on high results. Constant striving for maximum accuracy
• Solid organizational and time management skills needed to prioritize work and meet deadline commitments

What We Offer

In JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate as we continue our dedication to equal pay and equal opportunities.

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom - freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself.

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration.

And we care for our people's well-being - In addition to the salary, you might want to enjoy the following:

• Annual Performance based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Personal Development
• Medical/ Dental & Vision Plan for employee & family members.
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave of 20 Weeks
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Education/ Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Dress Code
• Hybrid Work Setup
• Snacks & Drinks
• Office Parties
• Volunteering Activities
• Employee Assistance Program - counseling, for employees & family members.

In addition to other perks & benefits (i.e. fitness/ wellbeing activities, employee discounts, service awards, recognition program, etc.)

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply!