Sr. Demand and Supply Planner

As a Senior Demand and Supply Planner at Restaurant Technologies, you will be responsible for demand and supply planning, developing and implementing supply chain strategies, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. You will have strong experience using the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) functionality within an ERP system, preferably Oracle Fusion. You will drive progress through collaboration with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of the supply chain.

Primary Job Accountabilities:

Utilize Oracle Fusion MRP for: 

• Demand Planning: Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on usage trends, historical data, and installation schedules.
• Supply Planning: Develop integrated supply plans by collaborating with repair, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment of demand.
• Inventory Management: Optimize Depot and Corporate inventory levels for the whole business to minimize excess/obsolete stock while ensuring sufficient availability to meet customer needs.
• Utilize additional Oracle Fusion planning methodologies where appropriate including Min Max and Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR).

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Lead or participate in S&OP processes to align supply, demand, and business objectives.
• Analyze and reconcile supply-demand gaps and drive scenario planning
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align forecasts and plans.

Process Improvement:

• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply-demand network and recommend adjustments.

Performance Reporting:

• Develop, analyze and present forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory health reports and dashboards to senior leadership.

Additional responsibilities:

• As assigned including supporting physical inventory activities.

Education, Requirements & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of demand and supply planning experience
• 3+ years experience preferably using Material Resource Planning (MRP) functionality within an ERP system; or demonstrated understanding and successful execution of an MRP process outside of an ERP system
• Excellent computer skills: Especially in Excel to aggregate/summarize large amounts of historical data and identifying trends or problems
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities: High sense of ownership and commitment to performance excellence.
• Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders (i.e. Sales, Marketing, Finance).
• Collaboration: Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Understanding of Supply Chain Principles: Knowledge of how demand impacts inventory, production, and distribution.
• Business Acumen: Understand how market trends, sales strategies, and external factors impact demand.
• Influencing Skills: Ability to challenge assumptions and build consensus
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS or CPIM certifications
• 1+ years MRP experience within Oracle Fusion

Inclusive Employer
At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.

Restaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Culture & Benefits

Our employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets.