Working at Watlow
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.
About the Role
As the Demand Analyst , you will find a challenging opportunity producing high-quality products that will serve leading companies in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, sustainable energy production, medical equipment and food safety. You will report to the Director of Supply Chain - Demand, Vice President of Supply Chain, and COO. Working within our constructive culture as the Supply Chain Analyst you will advance and develop your autonomy, mastery and purpose, through coaching and leadership provided by your team leader.
Watlow understands that you can't do your best work if you don't have a real understanding of the Watlow business as well as strong relationships with team members from across the organization. At Watlow you will have many opportunities, both formally and informally, to build and maintain the cross-functional knowledge and relationships that you need for a successful and rewarding career. You would be located at our Technology Development Center in St. Louis, MO .
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain customer forecasting models for Watlow's products, to identify and respond to business trends, ensuring that Watlow is prepared to serve the needs of our most important customers.
- Utilize historical data, statistical models and market analysis to predict future customer demand. Measure and improve forecast accuracy against business metrics
- Utilize forecast models to predict future enterprise needs for resources, materials, and equipment.
- Justify enterprise investments based on forecast models and forecast accuracy.
- Improve and optimize Watlow's capacity planning and material purchasing systems through the application of forecasting trends.
- Identify inefficient or underperforming Supply Chain processes and recommend improvements.
- Ensure inventory levels and processes are optimized to support Operations at required product lead times while ensuring adequate inventory turns.
- Collaborate with customer facing teams, product management, and operations teams to develop a consensus demand forecasts for particular customers or products.
- Work closely with other departments such as procurement, production, and sales to align supply chain activities with overall business goals.
- Assess and communicate to the enterprise the risk of forecast actions or inactions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, and/or equivalent experience (5-8 years) in supply chain or operations/manufacturing
Desired Qualifications
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Customer facing skills and experience desirable.
- Proficiency using demand planning software, ERP systems (Oracle Fusion desired), Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools
- Demonstrates capabilities in material management, MRP, pull systems, flow, and the implementation of lean concepts
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage simultaneous projects
- Ability to think critically and analytically
- Open minded and committed to continuous improvement and professional development
- Adaptability and flexibility to rapidly-changing business requirements
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :
- Annual Achievement Award
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Onsite wellness clinic
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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