Demand Planner

Carlisle Construction Materials•Wylie, TX

About The Position

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies has an exciting opportunity to join their Supply Chain team as a Demand Planner. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving demand forecasts across assigned businesses, while collaborating with other department personnel to optimize inventory levels, service performance, and production efficiency. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other Supply Chain partners to lead and support monthly S&OP meetings, develop seasonally appropriate forecasts, and monitor accuracy and bias metrics. We have two locations where this person can work: Carlisle, PA Dallas, TX

Requirements

Strong data analysis skills, statistical modeling skills preferred
Knowledge of ERP software, JDE or SAP preferred
Strong MS Office skills with advanced knowledge in Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of operations and/or customer service
Effectively manage pressure and stress
Ability to analyze and act upon information quickly
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Experience in Supply Chain preferred
Experience in operations, logistics, sales or other operations in which skills can be tied back to supply chain analytical skills

Nice To Haves

APICS (CPIM, CIRM, CSCP or CLTD) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop statistical and collaborative forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, Item Class, Regional, Business Segment etc.).
Analyze historical sales data and trends, seasonality, weather impacts, and market indicators.
Incorporate sales input, promotions, and new product initiatives specific to business demand.
Monitor forecasting metrics (WMAPE, Bias) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and support monthly S&OP meetings, effectively communicating adjustments and shifts in demand across SKUs or Item Classes.
Manage phase-in/phase-out planning for new product initiatives and discontinued SKUs.
Help improve demand planning processes and documentation of best-in-class standard operating procedures.
Help improve demand segmentations and SKU rationalization process to optimize business segment portfolios within specific regions.
Identify SKUs with production or procurement challenges while maintaining and issuing lead time distribution by business segment.
Updates measurable performance metrics while recommending and making changes to improve performance of company’s overall forecasting, inventory turns, and service goals.
Build strong internal and external relationships.
Other projects as assigned.