Demand Planning Analyst - Snow

Polaris • Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

As a Demand Planning Analyst for Polaris' snow business segment, you will lead the forecasting of customer demand by utilizing historical data, market trends, and advanced tools like Blue Yonder. This strategic role will significantly impact inventory management and production planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving overall business success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant analytics experience in an enterprise-level environment.
• Proven ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Blue Yonder is highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in demand planning or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute demand plans for the snow business segment, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive information to build accurate retail plans and forecasts using Blue Yonder and Excel tools.
• Lead monthly cross-functional portfolio and demand review meetings to align on product, price, mix, and volume strategies.
• Integrate dealer profiles, order forecasts, and inventory targets to create comprehensive shipping plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate retail, industry, and shipping plans—including associated risks and opportunities—to Snow leadership teams.
• Partner with manufacturing and scheduling teams to translate demand plans into production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and champion enhancements to SIOP transformation strategies.
• Ensure high data integrity across forecasts, dealer inventory, and other demand planning inputs.
• Provide ongoing analysis and insights to cross-functional partners on retail, order, and shipping trends.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees