Demand Planner

Faith Technologies•Menasha, WI

About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care . The Demand Planner is responsible for translating customer demand, sales forecasts, and production strategies into an executable demand plan that will enable timely manufacturing of Excellerate Products. Working closely with product management, sales, procurement, manufacturing, and scheduling teams, the Demand Planner supports on-time delivery and production continuity by ensuring that plans are clear, achievable, and responsive to change. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager, the Demand Planner focuses on medium to long term demands and creates a balanced sku level demand plan that supports our financial and operational goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, materials planning, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment.
Travel: up to 10% depending on business needs.
Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Nice To Haves

OEM or configure-to-order experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demand Planning Execution: Create and maintain rolling sku level forecasts and a capacity balanced demand plan for assigned product families.
Maintain and communicate product lead times to sales and product management teams.
Maintain and update planning data within the ERP/APS systems, including forecast, lead times, and planning parameters.
Adjust plans to reflect changes in market requirements, engineering changes, or manufacturing constraints.
Monitor and manage finished good inventory levels that support the revenue plan and fluctuations in mix/model
Coordination & Communication: Partners cross-functionally to execute the SIOP cycle, ensuring alignment between Sales, Operations, Finance and Supply chain for a unified demand plan.
Collaborate daily with procurement, manufacturing, and scheduling teams to ensure production readiness and timely resolution of material or capacity constraints.
Communicate plan changes, risks, or delays proactively to internal stakeholders and escalate critical issues to the Senior Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager.
KPI’s and Analytics: Track key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and revenue plan attainment.
Track and analyze forecast variances, and identify demand trends
Review and improve statistical forecast models and methodology
Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline planning processes, improve responsiveness, and reduce waste.
Support analysis of demand trends, order fulfillment, and inventory performance.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on improving demand planning effectiveness.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.