Demand Planner

About the role

The Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels by balancing inventory investment with fill rate and customer service objectives. This role manages demand forecasting and replenishment activities, including reviewing forecast exceptions and developing forecasts for high volume and new parts.

Responsibilities

• Manage forecast of high volume and new parts and monitor inventory levels to achieve customer fill rate and inventory objectives.
• Develop historical trends, “like” products and Parts, and Sales and Marketing data to apply a best fit forecast to achieve fill rate and inventory objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of service parts new model launch process and achieve product launch readiness objectives.
• Manage inventory management solutions such as forecasting, stock level, replenishment and deployment.
• Initiate and improve demand planning processes, fill rates, inventory performance, and supply chain costs.
• Primary area of focus will be on new model launch, early life and end of life Parts.
• Analyze part master data including lead times, price, and supplier sourcing requirements.
• Maintain, generate, and interpret results of reports necessary to support parts availability and fill rates.
• Produce detailed analysis with organized conclusions for presentation.
• Demonstrate cross-functional supply chain knowledge with the ability to provide overall supply guidance to other functional areas (Service, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, IT, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial or Supply Chain Engineering from an accredited University preferred: In lieu of a degree at least 5 years of inventory management or supply chain management education and/or experience required.
• With a degree at least 3 years of inventory management required.
• Expert knowledge of Aftermarket Service Parts. Knowledge of the industrial, Agricultural or Construction industries is preferred.
• SAP ERP (APO, WM, BW), forecasting-planning systems, and warehouse management systems experience is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of Inventory Management philosophies.
• Technical knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft office programs.
• Knowledgeable in statistical programming software (R, SAS or Tableau).

Qualifications

• Must possess sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to function effectively in an office environment and perform the duties outlined above.

Skills

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Financial Security
• Paid Time Off & Leave Programs
• Professional Development
• Work–Life Balance
• Employee Perks & Wellness

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security — 401(k) plan with company match and discretionary profit-sharing contribution, plus optional supplemental life insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Leave Programs — Vacation, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, and additional leave options.
• Work–Life Balance — Flexible scheduling, remote/hybrid work opportunities (where applicable), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet benefits.
• Professional Development — Training programs, tuition assistance, professional certifications, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Perks & Wellness — Employee product discounts, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and company-sponsored events.