Demand Planner
About the role
dormakaba is seeking a Demand Planner based in Reamstown, PA. The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate mid- to long-term demand forecasts to support the manufacturing planning process. This role will lead cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and S&OP teams to ensure a reliable and responsive forecast aligned with business objectives and Market Intelligence.
What You Will Do
- Organize and facilitate monthly demand review meetings, ensuring alignment across Sales, Marketing, and S&OP stakeholders
- Cleanse historical sales data and apply statistical forecasting models to generate reliable mid- to long-term demand plans and collaborate with Sales for inputs on future projects and potential demand changes
- Adjust forecasts based on market dynamics, sales opportunities, and product lifecycle changes (NPI, End-of-Life)
- Act as a liaison between Sales, Product Management, and Operations to validate planning assumptions and drive consensus
- Monitor forecast performance using key metrics (MAPE, Bias) and implement improvements to enhance planning effectiveness
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or S&OP in a manufacturing environment
- Experience using forecasting tools, ERP (SAP preferred), and advanced Excel skills required
- Expert-level PowerPoint skills with experience developing executive-ready presentations, reports, and meeting materials
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Analytics, or related field (preferred)
- Previous experience with AS400 (preferred)
- APICS certification (preferred)
- IBP experience (preferred)
- Power BI experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options available on day one
- Medical Wellness Programs
- Vacation and Personal Time Off
- Parental Leave for Moms and Dads
- 401k Matching plan beginning on day one
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Learn and Grow Program supporting internal advancement
- 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
- Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more
Pay
Base Salary $85,000 - $95,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
Who we are
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day. Work in a place where you matter – apply now!