Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
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Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. With over 4,000 employees across 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide, we deliver solutions for all vacuum applications. We aim to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours. Summary
The Demand & Inventory Planner facilitates material planning and inventory management for strategic analysis and execution of current and future fulfillment plans. This person will determine optimized inventory levels across the company to fulfill customer requirements and meet on-time delivery targets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work proactively with functional teams (sales, engineering, service, production, inventory, purchasing, and warehouses) to identify variances for current and future demands.
Set and maintain inventory targets for optimum service levels for finished goods, customer consignment, and service centers.
Communicate conflicts and potential shortages; collaborate with various departments to minimize impact to customers and process efficiencies.
Monthly review of safety stock or reorder point levels; propose and execute upon approval. Use historical performance and future requirements to identify items needing stocking adjustments.
Create strategy for storage and distribution of parts for re-manufacturing, distribution, and sale.
Update and maintain safety stocks/reorder points in SAP.
Monthly inventory reporting for all sites using ERP or designated tools (e.g., Power BI).
Maintain inventory targets by reviewing and acting on excess stock, slow-moving, and obsolete items through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
Understand purchasing processes and generate reports to inform inventory decisions.
Gather master data and identify misalignments that generate shortages.
Identify opportunities for product rebalancing between sites.
Define requirements and setup processes to measure inventory turns.
Train cross-functional departments on inventory plans and material flow.
Analyze data and solve problems using tools such as Excel macros or Power BI.
Other duties as required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, Power BI, and data-entry and data extract via ERP), attention to detail, and accuracy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting with employees, vendors, and customers.
Position Requirements
Company Values
Pfeiffer Vacuum believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must demonstrate customer-centric values—being value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile—across business activities. We expect open-mindedness, trust, communication, strategic thinking/creativity, courage, accountability, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience, diversity, and a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration.
Qualifications Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in inventory management software and tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices.
Experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, product management, demand planning, or related fields.
SAP knowledge preferred.
Certifications APICS certification preferred (CPIM or CSCP) or enrolled to obtain.
Language Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reasoning Ability
Works on semi-routine assignments; ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices. Generally receives instruction for routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments.
Tools and Equipment
Extensive computer use with Microsoft products and other standard office equipment.
Work Environment
May work in office, factory, or home settings. Home-based workers must comply with company requirements for core hours and in-person meetings or events.
Equal Opportunity
Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply, please contact Christina Feeney at 603-305-2629.
Location: Nashua, NH
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Join to apply for the
Demand and Inventory Planner
role at
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. With over 4,000 employees across 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide, we deliver solutions for all vacuum applications. We aim to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours. Summary
The Demand & Inventory Planner facilitates material planning and inventory management for strategic analysis and execution of current and future fulfillment plans. This person will determine optimized inventory levels across the company to fulfill customer requirements and meet on-time delivery targets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work proactively with functional teams (sales, engineering, service, production, inventory, purchasing, and warehouses) to identify variances for current and future demands.
Set and maintain inventory targets for optimum service levels for finished goods, customer consignment, and service centers.
Communicate conflicts and potential shortages; collaborate with various departments to minimize impact to customers and process efficiencies.
Monthly review of safety stock or reorder point levels; propose and execute upon approval. Use historical performance and future requirements to identify items needing stocking adjustments.
Create strategy for storage and distribution of parts for re-manufacturing, distribution, and sale.
Update and maintain safety stocks/reorder points in SAP.
Monthly inventory reporting for all sites using ERP or designated tools (e.g., Power BI).
Maintain inventory targets by reviewing and acting on excess stock, slow-moving, and obsolete items through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
Understand purchasing processes and generate reports to inform inventory decisions.
Gather master data and identify misalignments that generate shortages.
Identify opportunities for product rebalancing between sites.
Define requirements and setup processes to measure inventory turns.
Train cross-functional departments on inventory plans and material flow.
Analyze data and solve problems using tools such as Excel macros or Power BI.
Other duties as required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, Power BI, and data-entry and data extract via ERP), attention to detail, and accuracy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting with employees, vendors, and customers.
Position Requirements
Company Values
Pfeiffer Vacuum believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must demonstrate customer-centric values—being value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile—across business activities. We expect open-mindedness, trust, communication, strategic thinking/creativity, courage, accountability, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience, diversity, and a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration.
Qualifications Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in inventory management software and tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices.
Experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, product management, demand planning, or related fields.
SAP knowledge preferred.
Certifications APICS certification preferred (CPIM or CSCP) or enrolled to obtain.
Language Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reasoning Ability
Works on semi-routine assignments; ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices. Generally receives instruction for routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments.
Tools and Equipment
Extensive computer use with Microsoft products and other standard office equipment.
Work Environment
May work in office, factory, or home settings. Home-based workers must comply with company requirements for core hours and in-person meetings or events.
Equal Opportunity
Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply, please contact Christina Feeney at 603-305-2629.
Location: Nashua, NH
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