CPFR Analyst

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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Hybridfrom Chicago or Remote (preferably from Charlotte, NC) with travel

The Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) Analyst will effectively drive supply chain activities related to customer level forecasts and operational analytics for their assigned customers. As the supply chain representative for James Hardie, the candidate will frequently interact with individuals at all levels of the customer's organization. This will require strong communication and influencing skills. Sound judgement, relationship building, and supply chain knowledge is necessary to be successful in this role.

What You'll Do:

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  Understand current processes used by the customer and understand how it influences customer demand patterns.

  
  
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  Partner with assigned customers to identify demand signals and develop an information flow throughout both organizations.

  
  
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  Develop new tools and routines which will enable the creation of a customer level demand forecast.

  
  
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  Lead the monthly customer forecast generation process for assigned customers.

  
  
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  Compile and analyze historical data considering seasonal trends, builder activity, market changes, and product offerings.

  
  
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  Develop a regional forecast for assigned customers using basic statistical tools and customer insights.

  
  
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  Support new product transitions with customers and James Hardie Commercial teams.

  
  
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  Communicate forecast confidence, including risks and opportunities, to relevant functional groups within both organizations.

  
  
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  Develop, monitor and communicate reports on forecast accuracy while driving continuous improvement.

  
  
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  Replenishment

  
  
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  Develop and maintain analytics on customer inventory performance.

  
  
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  Identify opportunities related to internal customer processes and propose improvements.

  
  
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  Develop, monitor and communicate reports on customer fulfillment rates.

  
  
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  Identify root cause of customer order fulfillment errors and collaborate on resolution.

  
  
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  Support James Hardie efforts to enhance internal on time delivery metrics.

  
  
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  Travel approximately 10%

  
  

What You'll Bring:

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  Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain or business-related field.

  
  
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  1-2 years relevant forecasting experience required.

  
  
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  Minimum 1 year of analytical or planning experience.

  
  
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  Minimum 1 year of customer facing experience required.

  
  
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  Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and intermediate in Excel.

  
  
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  Experience with SAP, IBP, APO, and Business Objects a plus.

  
  
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  Takes ownership of results and sets high standards for self and others.

  
  
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  Thrives in a cross functional and cross organizational environment.

  
  
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  Focused on continual improvement and best practice replication.

  
  
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organization.

  
  
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  Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

  
  
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  Skilled in influencing others without express authority.

  
  
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  Exceptional data management and analytic capability.

  
  
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  Ability to be autonomous.

  
  

What You'll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $67,300K to $84,150K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies forbenefitsand you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Benefits available include:

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  Comprehensive low-cost co-pay medical insurance; as well as vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!

  
  
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  Life insurance

  
  
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  Short-term and long-term disability insurance

  
  

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  401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary

  
  

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  Paid Time Off

  
  
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  11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave

  
  
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  Paid sick leave

  
  
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  Wellness Program

  
  
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  Employee Assistance Program

  
  
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  Parental Leave

  
  
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  Tuition reimbursement

  
  
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  Employee Stock Purchase Program

  
  
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  Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions -Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James Hardie

  
  
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  And more- JH Benefits At A Glance 2025

  
  

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.