Demand Planner
We are currently seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to support the implementation and evolution of our Single Integrated Operations Plan (SIOP) process. This role will be critical in driving accurate, data-informed demand forecasts that align commercial insights with operational execution. You'll enable better decision-making across sales, supply chain, and production by delivering forecast visibility, scenario modeling, and customer-aligned planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Forecasting & Analytics
- Develop and maintain a rolling 90-day demand forecast at the product family, customer, and regional level.
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer input to generate high-fidelity forecasts.
- Integrate account-level planning, sales funnel inputs, and rebate strategy impacts into the forecasting model.
- Use PowerBI, Excel, and ERP data to visualize trends, identify variances, and support decision-making.
- SIOP Process Ownership
- Actively lead weekly SIOP meetings to present forecast assumptions, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend adjustments.
- Align closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure demand plans are integrated across planning functions.
- Drive improvements to forecast accuracy, lead time visibility, and inventory optimization through structured cadence and reporting.
- Collaboration & Planning Integration
- Work cross-functionally to link demand planning with supply, logistics, and workforce plans.
- Translate customer trends and pipeline data into actionable insights for supply planning teams.
- Partner with RSMs to capture sales inputs and monitor potential demand shifts related to promotions, rebates, or customer performance.
- Process & Tool Development
- Support the automation of demand planning processes, including potential scenario simulation or digital supply chain capabilities (nice to have).
- Help evolve forecasting tools and templates as part of Infra Pipe's broader SIOP toolkit rollout.
- Track and report on forecast accuracy and root causes for variance.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or operations planning within a manufacturing or industrial business.
- Expertise in data analysis and forecasting tools (Excel, PowerBI, or ERP systems like IQMS/SAP).
- Very strong understanding of SIOP principles and the ability to operate in structured, cross-functional planning environments.
- Essential to work with both quantitative data and qualitative business intelligence from sales and customer teams.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with MTS/MTO segmentation in manufacturing.
- Exposure to CRM systems or pricing data to inform demand assumptions.
- Familiarity with control tower or scenario-based planning tools.
- Knowledge of rebate strategies and their impact on demand behavior.
We Offer
- Competitive, comprehensive salary based on experience.
- Strong safety programs.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and PTO.
- Ongoing training and support.