Demand Planner

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

17d

About The Position

Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager, the Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting activities associated with the regional customer base and product lines. The role ensures regional demand is accurately reflected in the global planning and forecasting process. The Demand Planner collaborates with sales, marketing, and product development to establish a consensus forecast that supports targeted service and inventory objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant work experience; automotive industry experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex data effectively across various organizational levels.
Proficiency with the MS Office application suite, with advanced or expert-level MS Excel skills.
Commitment to excellence and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; relocation and visa sponsorship are not offered.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Relex demand forecasting software.
Professional certification, such as IBF-CPF or APICS-CPIM.
Automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and adjust SKU-level demand plans by analyzing sales trends and applying appropriate forecast modeling.
Understand product and regional dynamics, including shifts in demand, seasonality, promotional activity, and product lifecycle planning, to continually improve forecast accuracy.
Collaborate with product development on forecasts for new products, product transitions, and the phase-out of retiring products.
Work with the global demand planning team and customer service organization to identify and resolve out-of-stock issues, minimizing shortages through data analysis and safety stock review.
Identify excess and obsolete inventory and recommend disposition.
Monitor sales performance of new products and develop a history to guide future product launches.
Uphold Nokian's mission and values and demonstrate supporting behaviors in day-to-day actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.