Production Coordinator

Title: Production Coordinator

Location: NY-New York

Job Description: Job Description

Job ID#: 26821

Job Category: Professional

Position Type: Contract/W-2

Duration: 3 months

Production Coordinator

Our client is the world's largest music company. We are looking to add someone to this team who can share the company's passion for commitment to connecting people through the power of music. This company has worldwide reach.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual. If interested in exploring this great opportunity, please apply directly at https://search10.smartsearchonline.com/datrose/jobs/

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position Details:

Duration:This is a 3 Month contract position

Hours:Hybrid position M-TH in-office, Fri work from home; 10am - 6pm 40 hrs/ week

Pay Rate Range: $25 to 30/hr

What to Expect as a Production Coordinator:

The Production Planner position is responsible for forecasting activities associated with all channels of distribution: retail, tour and web. The Planner creates and maintains forecast models for these departments by incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from each department. Forecast modeling is the key responsibility of this position. This position supports the strategic supply chain activity throughout each month with the key cross functional counterparts in Retail, Consumer Engagement teams and Finance.

Job Responsibilities:

· Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.

· Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.

· Evolving the data planning model program to capture demand needs of each channel in order to assist forecasting needs

· Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

· Implementing statistical model of risk, error and growth to forecasting

· Recommend adjustments and achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, tour, web and finance personnel: - Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion

· Provide input to volume planning ( latest estimates / annual process) - Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings - Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain

· Maintain demand planning system and software - Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy - Monitor trends in forecast error - Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence

· Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process

· A consumer demand forecast which incorporates current and accurate market information that allows the company to correctly predict customer demand and provide its supply chain with the appropriate information to plan how to meet that demand.

· Establishing and collaborating among cross functional partners, which will lead to effective knowledge sharing and an optimal consensus forecast to better guide the company.

· Refine systems and methods to continually improve forecasts so that the company can better anticipate customer needs.

· Execute with excellence in the area of customer replenishment and feedback to the Supply Chain group by providing the opportunities and risks regarding customer replenishment performance metrics.

Qualifications for Success:

· Two to Three years of experience in demand planning

· Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.

· Knowledge of SAP/APO, other software related to demand planning is preferred.

· Experienced with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.

· This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.

· Good facilitation skills are required

Education:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No