Demand Manager

Job Summary

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 63 companies and 36 production facilities on all continents. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, associates, agents, branch offices, dealers and distributors. Jotun Group is organized into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

Jotun Paints, Inc. in the US, has today 108 employees, and focus within the Marine and Protective segment. We are now looking for a Demand Manager to join our team. In this role, you will manage and develop the supply of Finished Goods from Jotun Network factories and Toll Manufacturers to support the company strategy and relevant KPI’s.

What we offer our employees:

An exciting International working environment with diversity of cultures that is based on our core values of Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness

Extensive training opportunities

Opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Competitive Salary

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance as well as Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k plan with generous employer match of up to 4%

Paid time off

11 Paid holidays annually

Responsibilities and Duties

Drive continuous improvement of inbound Finished Goods to support company’s target for Working Capital

Ensure accurate inventory and availability of finished goods to support on time delivery of products to customers and ensure that KPI’s are in line with strategy

Working in a department of 3, Cross Functional working pattern, to support company’s operational output to Exceed Customer Expectations.

Drive continuous improvement in supply chain by working closely with suppliers to ensure that the company is becoming more efficient.

Main Tasks

Create purchasing plan & Purchase of imported and domestically supplied Finished Goods

Manage plan adherence and supplier performance.

Ensure company 3PL’s (logistic providers) receive all relevant documentation for inbound goods in advance of receipt.

Manage and develop solutions with Customs clearance objectives and final delivery

In conjunction with the SCM Team measure and control costs on Inbound Goods

Support Physical Inventories of FG and Reporting.

Coordinate the use of Contract Preview – Scope of Supply with cross functional depts.

Provide weekly, monthly, tertiary KPI’s to management reporting on progress of set KPI’s and targets.

Coordinate with the Sales Team, CSD Team, & Warehouse Teams to understand and resolve day to day issues / requirements with regard to product availability.

Monitor and develop Working Capital initiatives measuring performance and initiating actions.

Cross functional collaboration to ensure problem solving and delivery of services and improvement projects.

Work with Customs Brokers to ensure imported Finished Goods are delivered to the right sites in the US OTIF

Support the SCM Team in analysis of product assortment working with internal and external customers to support continuous improvement targets related to service, quality and profitability in order to exceed customer’ expectations.

Manage and develop cost control and measurement strategies by working cross functionally with other departments to meet agreed objectives

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience

Experience with IFS or similar ERP system desired

MS Office Experience

Experience in Demand Planning & Purchasing

Experience working with diverse cultures, in an International environment strongly desired

Personal qualities:

Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives

Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results

Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

Jotun Paints, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off