Demand Planner

About the Role

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the unconstrained demand forecast to support the company’s SIOP process. This role partners cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations to deliver a consensus forecast that drives service, inventory, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical baseline forecasts using historical data and analytics.
• Maintain rolling 12–24‑month forecasts.
• Manage forecast segmentation strategies (ABC, product family, channel, customer).
• Ensure forecast accuracy and bias targets are achieved.
• Lead the Demand Review portion of the monthly SIOP cycle.
• Present risks, opportunities, and forecast changes to cross‑functional leadership.
• Support executive SIOP presentations with clear data‑driven insights.
• Drive consensus alignment between Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Identify upside/downside scenarios and model impact on revenue and capacity.
• Ensure forecast changes are clearly communicated to Supply Planning.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in demand planning or forecasting.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP and demand planning concepts.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of SIOP processes.
• Analytical thinking and scenario planning.
• Attention to detail with a big‑picture mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Work Arrangement

This role is based fully onsite in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Location

Cudahy, a quaint community in Milwaukee County, offers clean neighborhoods, extensive parkland, seasonal farmers markets, and easy access to major transportation hubs. Residents enjoy proximity to Lake Michigan shoreline, family‑friendly events, and major league sports teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers. The area is well‑connected, with General Mitchell International Airport minutes away and Chicago O’Hare about an hour’s drive.

The Vilter brand’s 150‑year history is rooted in industrial refrigeration and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work at the Cudahy site, supporting a wide range of business functions and offering many advancement opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible time‑off options, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave
• Competitive and flexible benefits packages tailored to individual and family needs

Inclusion & Belonging

Copeland fosters a culture of inclusion where individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives are embraced and treated fairly. Employee resource groups support culture and community building across the organization.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship for any visa category.