DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST
What We Do Matters
TransImpact is an industry leader in the development and application of end-to-end technology-based solutions that optimize shipping operations, create dramatic supply chain efficiencies, and transform the business performance of customers. We are an exciting entrepreneurial-minded company that continues to
grow nationwide. Our clients include many well-known names, and we excel in growing our client base by referrals from our satisfied customers.
TransImpact has been honored to have achieved multiple awards and acknowledges our employees for them.
Our Benefits And Perks
We are consistently reviewing our benefits and making improvements to stay competitive and provide our teams with the best options and the most positive culture. Below are the highlights:
- 3 weeks of PTO in your first year of employment and 4 weeks of PTO in your 2nd year.
- Half-day Fridays during the Summer months if your schedule allows
- Hybrid work schedule - Mondays and Fridays you can work from home
- Medical, dental, and vision coverages at very affordable premiums that include family coverage
- 6% 401k match after your first year of employment
- At our offices, we provide free snacks, drinks, fancy coffee, a putting green, and other amenities that add to our laid-back, casual atmosphere.
- Our headquarters is by the beach in Emerald Isle North Carolina, and we have adopted that laidback but serious about our work type of atmosphere at all of our locations. We work hard and play hard!
The Demand Planning Analyst will guide clients in their implementation of the Avercast forecasting and planning software. The Analyst will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, assisting clients with best practices in forecasting and planning and with the use of the Avercast tool. This role works on an implementation team with a project manager and technical implementation resources to ensure the successful implementation of Avercast. The consultant will also work with the Client Success and Support teams post-implementation to ensure a smooth transition from implementation to support. This role is critical to ensuring that implementations improve our clients forecasting and planning processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of the Avercast product and its capabilities
- Understand best practices in the forecasting and planning functions
- Listen to client's needs and understand how the Avercast tool can meet their objectives
- Participate in data/process discovery sessions, alongside the technical lead, to identify requirements and configurations
- Coordinate with development resources to configure Avercast to meet the customer requirements
- Participate in data validation and guide clients through validating their data
- Conduct training sessions with users on the Avercast tool
- Identify and raise issues, report status on project tasks
- Manage assigned tasks, to quality, scope, and deadline requirements
- Work with the client to revise business processes to integrate the Avercast solution, providing best practices and recommendations
- Job responsibilities and any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our organizations values
- BA/BS degree and 5-7 years of experience in production planning or a similar role that has strong data analytics, demand planning, and forecasting background
- Minimum 3 years experience with demand planning/forecasting software solutions
- Ability to identify and address areas for process improvement around technical solution implementations
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
- Experience documenting and conducting training on software and process is a plus
- Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff and clients
- Keen problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Knowledge of the Avercast software is a plus
- Passion for data and an understanding of its value to our client's businesses
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and flexible environment, in our offices, on-site with clients, and remotely.
- Certifications are plus: CPIM, CSCP, CPF, ACPF, CPSM, or CPSD.
TransImpact is a United States-based company. We support clients all over the world. Travel to client locations to conduct training may be required. The ability to flex time and work around client hours may be required at times during implementations . This position is located at our Independence, Ohio location. The ability to work in our office, with a hybrid schedule is required.
What We Will Love About You
- You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself
- You respect all people
- You are mature and thoughtful in how you express ideas; a strong verbal and written communicator.
- You hustle every day and understand the importance of urgency and owning your outcomes.
- Youre a leader and a teambuilder.
- Youre goal-oriented and know how to influence others to move in a unified direction.
Here at TransImpact, we know theres a direct link between happy employees and happy customers, which together generate success for all of us. We believe that a supportive atmosphere, an emphasis on giving and humanity, and approachable leaders and managers help our employees reach their greatest potential.
We are very proud of our corporate culture and commitment to giving back to the community. Our employees are encouraged to commit to charity work and volunteering and are allotted 20 hours of PTO time to support our communities.
We Are Serious About Our Mission
Our world is changing. Our values are not. Since the beginning, TransImpact has maintained a steadfast dedication to our core values: Work Ethic, Integrity, Professionalism, Passion, and Perfection. They guide everything we do. Every interaction with a client, every interaction with each other, everything we create.
TransImpact is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. TransImpact is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Wendy Bott, Human Resource Department, 440-394-2206 or wendy.bott@transimpact.com
Recruiters: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by TransImpact, or by failing to comply with the TransImpact recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. TransImpact works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
