Job Title                                                  Demand Planner

Reports to                                        Mgr. Customer Service

Pay Band                                       1B

Department                                    CVS

Job Location                                  Guadalajara, Providencia

 

Summary

 

The Supply Chain Order Management Specialist is responsible for managing the release, validation, and execution of orders across multiple distribution centers. This role ensures that orders meet weight and demand requirements while optimizing seasonal backorders to improve logistics efficiency. The specialist will also oversee the demand review process, truck-building strategies, and order execution for various seasonal and backup order cycles.

 

Key Responsibilities

Order Management & Validation

• Release and validate orders based on demand across 16 distribution centers.

• Adjust and optimize orders by removing constrained items and ensuring minimum weight requirements are met.

• Integrate seasonal backorders to minimize Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments and optimize freight efficiency.

 

Order Execution & Flow

• Ensure the correct flow of new items to Accounts Receivable (AR) for order execution.

• Process backup orders by distribution center (DC).

 

Dmand Review & Truck Building

• Review demand by item per distribution center and build trucks to meet weight requirements and delivery schedules.

•  Optimize truck-building processes for major seasonal events, including:

• Summer

• Halloween

• Holiday Season

• Valentine’s Day

• Easter

 

Responsibilities:

 

Order Management & Validation

• Release and validate orders based on demand across 16 distribution centers.

• Adjust and optimize orders by removing constrained items and ensuring minimum weight requirements are met.

• Integrate seasonal backorders to minimize Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments and optimize freight efficiency.

Order Execution & Flow

• Ensure the correct flow of new items to Accounts Receivable (AR) for orderexecution.

• Process backup orders by distribution center (DC).

 

Demand Review & Truck Building

• Review demand by item per distribution center and build trucks to meet weight requirements and delivery schedules.

• Optimize truck-building processes for major seasonal events, including:

 

Minimum knowledge and skills

 

Specific Knowledge

• Knowledge of order processing systems and distribution center operations.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

 

Skills

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate demand and optimize shipments.

• Ability to manage seasonal order fluctuations and freight efficiency.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in Legal technical English (written and spoken)

 

Education

 

Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, bachelor’s degree

 

Experience

 

Experience in order management, logistics, or supply chain operations.