Strategic Account PlannerLocationUS-OH-AvonID2023-1129CategoryProfessionalsPosition TypeS- SalaryOverviewThe Strategic Account Planner encompass all the functions of sales forecasting associated with specific strategic accounts across our Industrial, Retail, and international businesses. This position is responsible for continuously improving the forecasting process and most importantly its accuracy, by facilitating the dialog with key counterparts in Sales, Customer Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Finance, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning. These critical activities will influence the shaping of the plan that drives the procurement, production/manufacturing processes of finished goods and raw materials. This function is highly analytical in nature and requires a strategic ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or supply chain related field3-5 years demonstrated results in forecast management activities in a manufacturing/procurement environment focused on demand/supply alignment, process improvements and analysis to achieve resultsStrong business acumen with POS data and its application in planning processesDemonstrated results in forecast accuracy improvementsAPICS or IBF Certification(s) preferredSAP MRP, ERP planning software experience preferredExperience in O9 Solutions preferredExcellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint, BI tools; MS Access a plusExperience dealing with customers / customer requirementsStrong interpersonal and influencing skillsExcellent communication skills, with advanced written and presentations skills to different levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal & analytical skills with the ability to influence without authority, gain buy-in and drive consensusStrong organizational skills and proven experience in developing / managing processes in a fast-paced businessProven ability to articulate business requirements and formulate concise solutions to complex problemsWilling to travel up to 20%PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Sitting for extended periods of timeTypingTalking on the telephoneNo heavy liftingWORK ENVIRONMENTThis is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.ResponsibilitiesOther duties may be assigned.Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregations of a channel for 12+ month periods to support the S&OP/IBP process, based on historical trends, demand drivers and/or business stakeholder's knowledgeResponsible for specific accounts identified by the company as strategic customersIn conjunction with the Sales Management team, the Strategic Account Planner will support the account portfolio activities such as p