Demand Planner / Sr. Demand Planner

Bosch Mobility Aftermarket

About the role

Manage demand planning for a multi-location network using SAP/APO systems and Supply Chain Management principles. Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning process and continuously improve forecasting processes to enhance accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Use SAP/APO systems to manage demand planning for a multi-location network.
• Use Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles to comprehend all factors influencing the forecast and communicate these factors to Sales, Marketing, & Operations.
• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning process from demand consensus building with sales and marketing through to agreement on supply/inventory plan with senior leadership.
• Continuously identify and develop areas for improvement related to monthly forecasting process.
• Perform trend analysis to report inconsistencies with forecasts and actual sales.
• Create and maintain performance metrics comparing forecasts to actual sales, taking into consideration the lag analysis.
• Maintain statistically generated forecasts and related parameters.
• Assist in the monthly Consensus Forecasting Process.
• Participate in the development of inventory and service level strategy to ensure departmental Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA) targets are met.
• Participate in development processes and system enhancements and implementations.
• Develop necessary tools to help continually ensure data integrity of inventory, part number maintenance, and planning throughout the supply planning system.
• Keep abreast of changes to industry and look to improve processes.

Requirements

• BS in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other related field.
• 3-5 years business experience, including at least 1 year with supply chain and logistics functions such as demand planning, production planning, and distribution planning in an automotive or consumer products business with emphasis on forecasting and statistics.
• SAP/APO previous experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, strong process development skills.
• Strong Forecast Management systems skills (JDA, I2 Technologies, NewMetrics, SAP, Oracle, Logility).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail and multi-task oriented.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• BS in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other related field.
• 3-5 years business experience, including at least 1 year with supply chain and logistics functions such as demand planning, production planning, and distribution planning in an automotive or consumer products business with emphasis on forecasting and statistics.
• SAP/APO previous experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, strong process development skills.
• Strong Forecast Management systems skills (JDA, I2 Technologies, NewMetrics, SAP, Oracle, Logility).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail and multi-task oriented.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

Skills

• Forecast Management systems skills (JDA, I2 Technologies, NewMetrics, SAP, Oracle, Logility).
• Supply Chain Management principles.
• Statistical analysis.
• Project management.
• Inventory management.
• System development and implementation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance.
• Reimbursement of education expenses.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $100,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

Schedule

Full-time position.