• Demand Planning Manager

    FREEMAN (Chicago, IL)


    About Us

     

    Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

    Summary

    It is the responsibility of the Demand Planning Manager to manage forecasting, transportation, transfers, and utilization of rental equipment inventory consisting of furniture, build systems, floor coverings, drape and more at the branch level. This individual works with Supply Chain, Branch Operations and Procurement to fill all rental equipment event requirements. Focus on cost savings by maximizing utilization and reducing transportation as well as labor costs associated with the movement of rental equipment throughout the enterprise. Professionaly interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner relationships to provide the highest level of customer service.

     

    This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of Chicago, IL.

     

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

     

    + Work with the field to capture and forecast rental equipment demand and keep Enterprise Inventory System up to date

    + Utilize Enterprise Inventory System for projections, identifying shortages, inter-branching, and general rental inventory tracking

    + Strategically evaluate future branch and regional demand of rental inventory to minimize transportation and labor costs associated with inter-branching

    + Communicate with branches on available storage space as part of strategic utilization of rental inventory, move equipment if necessary

    + Identify roll-over opportunities and develop plans for execution

    + Work with Design and Growth organizations to ensure delivery expectation timelines are met to ensure accurate forecast entry by due date

    + Monitor equipment losses and damages, drive repair and replacement process

    + Ensure all inventory related processes are being followed per SOPs by the field, including full use of the Enterprise Inventory System, Inter-branching, and Inventory Adjustments

    + Work with Procurement when purchasing additional equipment is required to fulfill equipment needs

    + Generate reporting regarding utilization rates, substitutions, loss, damage, and shortages

    + Assist in generating recommendations for replacement or increases in inventory of rental equipment through the Cap Ex process, including creating Business Cases when necessary

    + Clearly communicate with field personnel on movement of inventory

    + Plan and conduct bi-annual inventory counts

    + Perform other duties as assigned

     

    Education & Experience

     

    + College Degree Preferred. High School Diploma Required

    + Three or more years of industry experience preferred

    + Three years of experience utilizing Inventory Systems for Demand Planning

    Travel Requirements

    Travel up to 25%

     

    What We Offer

     

    Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Life, Accident and Disability

    + Retirement with Company Match

    + Paid Time Off

    + Salary range of $55,725 - $79,000 based upon experience

     

    Diversity Commitment

     

    At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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