Demand Planner

Kubota•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

The Demand Planner maintains optimal inventory levels by balancing inventory investment with fill rate and customer service objectives. The role manages demand forecasting and replenishment activities, including reviewing forecast exceptions and developing forecasts for new, slow-moving, and quality-affected parts. The Demand Planner leads Parts New Model Launch readiness activities to ensure parts availability for product introductions. The position analyzes unexpected demand trends, researches inventory requirements, and maintains planning parameters so system recommendations align with supplier ordering requirements. Through detailed part-level analysis, the Demand Planner supports inventory, fill rate, and operational performance goals while improving forecast accuracy and inventory optimization. Applicants must live within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area and be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available. The job description indicates remote or hybrid work opportunities may be available where applicable, but does not specify this role’s workplace type.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Engineering is preferred.
Without a degree, at least 5 years of inventory management or supply chain management education and/or experience is required.
With a degree, at least 3 years of inventory management experience is required.
Expert knowledge of aftermarket service parts.
Detailed knowledge of inventory management philosophies.
Technical knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft Office programs.
Must possess sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to function effectively in an office environment and perform the duties outlined.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the industrial, agricultural, or construction industries.
Experience with SAP ERP (APO, WM, BW), forecasting-planning systems, and warehouse management systems.
Knowledge of statistical programming software such as R, SAS, or Tableau.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage forecasts for high-volume and new parts and monitor inventory levels to meet customer fill-rate and inventory objectives.
Develop forecasts using historical trends, similar products and parts, and Sales and Marketing data.
Oversee service-parts new-model launch activities and achieve product launch readiness objectives.
Manage inventory solutions, including forecasting, stock levels, replenishment, and deployment.
Initiate and improve demand-planning processes, fill rates, inventory performance, and supply-chain costs.
Focus primarily on new-model launch, early-life, and end-of-life parts.
Analyze part master data, including lead times, prices, and supplier sourcing requirements.
Monitor, generate, and interpret reports that support parts availability and fill rates.
Produce detailed analyses with organized conclusions for presentation.
Provide supply guidance to other functional areas, including Service, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and IT.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) plan with company match and discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
Parental leave and additional leave options.
Flexible scheduling.
Remote or hybrid work opportunities where applicable.
Pet benefits.
Training programs, tuition assistance, professional certifications, and career advancement opportunities.
Employee product discounts, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and company-sponsored events.