Demand Planning Specialist

Ripley, Tennessee, USA, 38063 | Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631
Onsite Position

About the role

This position is responsible for ensuring Komatsu has in local inventory the necessary components to support our North America fleet of machines. The Demand Planning Specialist works with various internal and external suppliers from around the world to place orders based on demand, lead time, machine population & life cycle considerations, and market intelligence. Their top priority is to maximize wholesale availability so that Komatsu machines can continue to operate without downtime, balanced with careful inventory control to effectively manage turns or months on hand. They are part of a team that supports over $200M in annual sales with over $100M in inventory.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage strategic product groups (e.g., Remanufactured Parts and Major Component Parts for Heavy Equipment Machinery) through input into the planning system that controls inventory while maintaining acceptable order fill rate levels.
• Address expediting needs to ensure stock availability, minimizing backorders and stock-out conditions.
• Maintain performance metrics, conduct root cause analysis, and establish countermeasures to achieve business plan objectives.
• Manage capacity constraints of key suppliers and tactical supplier relationships.
• Manage core (used parts) requirements to support remanufactured parts requirements.
• Determine rework and interchangeability to minimize inventory surplus and obsolescence risk.
• Balance market intelligence with system recommendations.
• Participate in the monthly Major Component SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process for mining and quarry-size machines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or a related business discipline (preferred).
• APICS certification or progress toward certification (a plus).
• 3-5+ years of experience in planning and supply chain execution.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing business priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Embraces accountability and responsibility—both individual and shared—and acts as a backup for the Manager as appropriate.
• Professional PC skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, Servigistics, or other commercial inventory planning systems.
• Travel requirements: 10%.

Pay

This role pays $68,200.00 - $85,300.00. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs.
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays).
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Employee learning and development programs.

About the company

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment, and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial, and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in over 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has created value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business, and the planet thrive together.