Demand Planner

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Overview
Sunrun is seeking an experienced and innovative Demand Planner with a record of continuous improvement and demonstrated success in demand planning and inventory management. The Demand Planner will be primarily responsible for creating/maintaining Demand/Supply Plans in the planning tools and creating requisitions for material. Managing the Inventory throughout the network is a critical expectation in support of installation schedules across all Branches throughout the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and effective setup of Oracle attributes to ensure alignment of material replenishment with planning methodologies

• Collaborate with Business Units on refinement of materials forecasts

• Develop and improve materials planning processes necessary to operate an effective planning organization in an Oracle ERP / Tools Group environment

• Track and manage inventory performance for all Sunrun Branch locations

• Ensure materials availability in accordance with Branch Stock Plans whilst also driving inventory level reductions and higher turns

• Optimize material flow and efficiency in the value chain through continuous improvement of inventory management strategies and tactical execution

• Mitigate P&L impact of excess & obsolete inventory through analysis of inventory movement patterns at both aggregate and individual Branch levels and lead the disposition process for such material

• Collaborate with Business Units, Project Management and Purchasing functions on the execution of milestone-based procurement activities to support the installation pipeline

• Analyze and manage min/max planned material and safety stock levels

• Act as the escalation point when Materials issues and/or conflicts arise in support of Branch operations

• Support field service and warranty material needs

• Coordinate the requisitioning and supply of material which may be stocked out or require alternative substitutes due to discontinued or obsoleted status

• Other planning and logistics related duties may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management or similar discipline highly desired; or

• Equivalent experience, such as formal training in materials management, APICS certification, or continuous education in related fields

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Demand Planner, Master Scheduler, Production Control Analyst, in a build to order environment

• Minimum of 3 years experience in MRP execution and implementation of work orders, min/max, consignment and free stock material management systems

• Experience with working in an ERP environment preferred

• Successful track record of Materials operations and implementation

• NPI Product Transition experience

• Advanced-to-Expert level spreadsheet skills, ability to build models for analysis

• SQL experience preferred

• Detail oriented with a systems outlook

• Expert analytical and structured problem solving skills

• Concise communications skills and ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization

• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to execute on multiple projects within defined timelines

• Brings self-motivated and can-do attitude

• Takes the initiative, identifies and implements improvement opportunities

• A team player with ability to maintain focus whilst working in a fast paced environment with rapidly shifting requirements

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards.  Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.