Demand Planner

Crane Company•Jurupa Valley, CA

11d•$26 - $32

About The Position

The Demand Planner maintains rolling demand forecasts across products, product families, and planning horizons, and supports monthly demand reviews and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The role analyzes customer orders, backlog, historical demand, and forecast changes; measures forecast accuracy and bias; and translates system demand into purchasing and material-planning requirements. The Demand Planner communicates demand changes and risks to Production Planning and Procurement, identifies shortage, excess, and obsolescence exposure, and supports new-product introductions, phase-outs, and major customer or program changes. The role also supports daily schedule and shortage/material-readiness reviews and requests material expedites or de-expedites based on planned production requirements. The position works cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Order Entry, the Production Planner, and other Supply Chain functions to support safety, service, cost, inventory, and operational objectives. The role emphasizes ownership and accountability, cross-functional communication, data-driven problem solving, ERP/MRP discipline, continuous improvement, and a safety and quality mindset. The company notes that accountabilities may be adjusted as business requirements, organizational scope, systems, and processes evolve. Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures fluid-handling products for demanding corrosive, erosive, and high-purity applications, serving industries including chemical and petrochemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and general industrial. The hourly range is $26 to $32; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages include comprehensive benefits, 401(k) contribution and match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and potentially performance-based bonuses for eligible roles.

Responsibilities

Maintain a rolling demand forecast by product, family, and planning horizon.
Analyze customer orders, backlog, historical demand, and forecast changes.
Prepare and support the monthly demand review and S&OP process.
Measure forecast accuracy and bias; identify significant changes and root causes.
Translate system demand into requirements for purchasing and material planning.
Communicate demand changes and risks to Production Planning and Procurement.
Identify shortage, excess, and obsolescence exposure before it affects operations.
Support new-product introductions, phase-outs, and major customer or program changes.
Request material expedites and de-expedites based on planned production requirements.
Support daily schedule and shortage/material-readiness reviews.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Order Entry, the Production Planner, and other Supply Chain functions.