Demand Planner

Bosch Group • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

The Demand Planner owns the operational forecast for key customers and develops a consensus-based demand plan that affects financial performance and customer satisfaction. The position bridges Sales and Marketing with Supply Chain to help ensure the right products are available in the right place at the right time.

The planner develops and maintains a 12–18 month forecast using statistical models, historical data, and commercial intelligence such as promotions, new listings, and market trends. As part of the S&OP process, the planner leads monthly Demand Review meetings, challenges assumptions, analyzes forecast deviations, and works with partners to create a single consensus demand plan.

The role owns forecast accuracy and bias reporting, identifies drivers and root causes of errors, and leads initiatives to improve forecasting and business processes. It also serves as a key contact for product availability, communicating supply risks and recovery dates to commercial teams and recommending product allocations during supply constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in Demand Planning.
• Deep knowledge of statistical forecasting methods in a retail or consumer goods environment.
• Mastery of SAP (APO, IBP, or similar) and Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI for planning and analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional partners in a collaborative S&OP/IBP environment.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, including translating complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate degree, such as a Master’s or MBA.
• Professional certifications such as APICS or IBF.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an accurate 12–18 month operational forecast using statistical models, historical data, and commercial intelligence.
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings with Sales and Marketing as part of the S&OP process.
• Challenge assumptions, analyze forecast deviations, and drive alignment on a consensus demand plan.
• Own and report forecast accuracy and bias metrics.
• Analyze forecast performance drivers, identify root causes of errors, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate product availability, supply risks, and recovery dates to commercial teams.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for product allocation during periods of supply constraint.

Benefits

• Health, medical, and financial plans.
• Flexible work options and work/life balance.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings accounts (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an attractive employer match.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education expense reimbursement.
• Career-development resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level