Demand Planner

Electrolux•Charlotte, NC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner develops and maintains demand forecasts that support inventory, supply chain, and business planning decisions. Using historical data, customer insights, statistical modeling, and market trends, the role creates demand plans that support customer service objectives while optimizing inventory levels and inventory turns. The Demand Planner works with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The position is based at Electrolux Group’s Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters under a hybrid work policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply planning, or a related supply chain function.
Experience using forecasting methodologies, demand planning systems, and data analysis to support business decisions.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of cross-functional planning processes involving Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and S&OP environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a 24-month rolling demand forecast at the SKU and location level for assigned sales channels.
Use demand planning systems, historical data, statistical models, and market insights to create accurate demand forecasts.
Analyze forecast performance, identify root causes of forecast variance, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
Monitor and manage forecast exceptions, demand shifts, product lifecycle changes, promotions, and market-driven risks.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to gather demand inputs and align forecast assumptions.
Lead demand review activities and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to achieve consensus forecasts.
Evaluate promotional activities, events, and new initiatives through scenario planning and impact analysis.
Develop, maintain, and communicate forecast accuracy, demand planning metrics, and key performance indicators, while driving continuous process improvements.