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D Bednar
Diana
Bednar
9834 Ledner Expressway
Philadelphia
PA
+1 (555) 676 4569
9834 Ledner Expressway
Philadelphia
PA
Phone
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+1 (555) 676 4569
Experience
Experience
10/2014
–
present
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Demand Planner
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Demand Planner
10/2014
–
present
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Demand Planner
10/2014
–
present
- Create and provide metrics and measurements, as well as exception management reports to analyze program effectiveness and opportunities
- Work with the new products and marketing groups to develop new production introduction forecasts and timelines
- Provide demand-planning expertise to Global Business Units to influence business strategies and decisions, and provide leadership and coaching to team
- Provide analytical support to help determine each item’s stocking strategy
- Measure, analyze, and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Utilize forecasts and “like item” demand history to develop initial corporate and branch inventory levels
- Perform other related duties as assigned
11/2010
–
08/2014
San Francisco, CA
Regional Demand Planner
San Francisco, CA
Regional Demand Planner
11/2010
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08/2014
San Francisco, CA
Regional Demand Planner
11/2010
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08/2014
- Measuring and tracking forecast accuracy with root cause analysis to drive improved outputs
- FlexibleBusiness Development
- Support business process excellence (BPE) in area of ‘Manage Global Demand’
- Compile and issue regional KPI, identify gaps, and recommend improvements
- Report on supply issues, root causes, and perform regional product allocation
- Driving continuous improvement in forecast outputs
- Base forecast management by exception (Alerts)
04/2008
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07/2010
Boston, MA
Customer Demand Planner
Boston, MA
Customer Demand Planner
04/2008
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07/2010
Boston, MA
Customer Demand Planner
04/2008
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07/2010
- Update short-term sell-in picture for your account in collaboration with the account manager (flash management)
- Monitor & improve On-Time-In-Full performance between Philips and customers (OTIF)
- Identify, formalise, initiate and manage Supply Chain improvement projects
- To create a robust audit trail through the use of an online workflow tool
- Applies analytical techniques and leverages supply chain modelling techniques to develop tactical and operational demand forecasts
- Engages with Customer Business team in process improvement opportunities using NCE methodology & tools
- Maintains and inputs forecasts in Trade Insight. Creates and inputs uplift volume in partnership with Sales into Trade Insights
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
University of Tennessee
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Skills
Skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to perform deep data analysis utilizing MS Access, MS Excel, AS400 Query, or Business Objects
- Proven ability to analyze and consolidate large volumes of data, develop a fact-based point of view, and communicate it effectively and convincingly
- Ability to complete assignments independently, on time and with high quality
- Ability to gather data, use statistics for analysis, and report findings accurately and with credibility to upper management
- Ability to direct prompt constructive action based on forecast deviations
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to manage the development of single category brand forecasts for regular business and special events
- Strong leadership and consensus management
- Overall, high proficiency with various software products
- Proficient in MS Word