Demand Planner

Bosch Group•Mooresville, NC

2d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Demand Planner owns the operational forecast for key customers and develops a consensus-based demand plan that supports the company’s financial performance and customer satisfaction. The role bridges Sales and Marketing with Supply Chain to help ensure 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, including promotions, new listings, and market trends. They lead monthly Demand Review meetings as part of the S&OP process, challenge assumptions, analyze forecast deviations, and align stakeholders around a single demand plan. The role also owns forecast accuracy and bias reporting, investigates performance drivers and root causes of forecast error, and leads continuous improvement efforts. As the key contact for product availability, the planner communicates supply risks and recovery dates to commercial teams and recommends data-driven product allocations during constrained supply periods.

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.
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.

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 forecast assumptions, analyze forecast deviations, and drive alignment on a consensus demand plan.
Own and report forecast accuracy and bias metrics.
Analyze performance drivers, identify root causes of forecast error, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate product-availability information, supply risks, and recovery dates to commercial teams.
Provide data-driven recommendations for product allocation during periods of supply constraint.