Junior Demand Planner

Number of employees

1010

Houston, TX, USA, United States

Posted on: 2024-06-11

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Junior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
For more information, visit our website, or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. To stay up to date on the latest industry insights, sign up for Fluence's Full Potential Blog.
 
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform鈥攁nd we are growing every day.

We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer鈥檚 needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

About the position:
Location: Arlington VA/Alpharetta GA/Houston TX (Hybrid: 2-3 days in a week)
This position supports the demand planning area by managing data related to Demand. The consistency and accuracy of this data is crucial since it guides the integrated sales & operations plan.

What You Will Do:
        Support the Demand planning team on Data preparation to lead the discussion with our internal customers during the Consensus, S&OP and S&OE meetings.
        Execute and upload Weekly demand reviews, together with the constrains adjustments/decisions, based in Demand planner input.
        Ensure the system data maintenance (Data cleansing, Preferred site, non-forecastable items etc.) according to S&OP supply decisions.
        Monitor the order entry as part of the weekly demand review process, analyzing demand signs and market trends. Ensure the proper demand allocation is followed.
        Learn, understand, and be capable of managing, enhancing, and supporting Finished Goods demand planning and forecasting systems, tools and reports used in developing operational forecasts and demand plans for use in Sales and Operational Planning.
        Assist and coordinate the cross-functional actions, analyses, and tasks involved in Supply Chain projects with focus on New Product Launches.
      Collecting data from internal and external sources on factors known to affect demand 
      Obtaining information on occurrences that could impact demand like production delays
      Gathering updates on vendors, distributors, sales, and other stakeholders that can affect demand
      Coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances
      Interacting with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers
      Providing input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
      Refining systems and methods to improve forecasts to better anticipate customer needs

Join our team and unlock these perks! 馃専
- Competitive 馃挵 salary and benefits package
- Collaborative 馃 and supportive work environment
- Opportunities 馃尡 for professional development and growth
- Make a real difference 馃捈 in the world

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. 

What will the ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

  • Previous experience in Supply chain role or/and planning knowledge.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships.
  • Sense of urgency and customer focus.
  • Proactive and motivated.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with others
  • Analysis and problem-solving skills such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution
  • Time management skills
  • What Will Put You Ahead

  • Previous experience as Demand planner: we require 1-2 years of prior experience in demand planning.
  • Experience using Data analysis tools
  • Critical thinking skills.
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