Forecasting and Demand Planning Specialist - Polaris Experience

Polaris Inc.•Plymouth, MN

10d•$66,000 - $87,000

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., employees take on challenging assignments and elevated responsibility in an agile working environment. The Forecasting and Demand Planning Specialist plays a key role in forecasting, ordering, logistics, and fleet planning across the Polaris Adventures network. The position collaborates across teams to forecast vehicle demand, coordinate transportation and delivery, maintain fleet availability, and support vehicle disposition activities. It uses data, planning processes, and stakeholder relationships to identify inventory risks, improve predictability, and support timely business decisions. The role influences fleet planning and execution across multiple stages of the vehicle lifecycle and works with a broad range of internal and external partners. The position is based on a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field and at least three years of experience in relationship- or needs-based forecasting, demand planning, or logistics. It requires strong analytical, planning, communication, relationship-management, and project-management capabilities, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Automotive or powersports industry experience and working knowledge of outfitters and their functions are preferred. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The starting pay range for Minnesota is $66,000 to $87,000 per year. Polaris describes its benefits as including a profit-sharing plan, company contributions to its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, discounted employee stock purchases, a 401(k) matching contribution, financial wellness education and consultation, health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life insurance, disability offerings, and paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in relationship- or needs-based forecasting, demand planning, or logistics.
Ability to manage relationships across multiple organizations and locations while addressing a variety of business needs.
Experience developing and delivering presentations and communicating effectively with groups and clients of varying sizes.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, use diplomacy, and address conflicts or concerns.
Ability to think conceptually, develop strategic plans, navigate challenges, remove barriers, and work through issues.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Experience delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Automotive or powersports industry experience.
Working knowledge of outfitters and their functions.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain vehicle, accessory, and distribution forecasts using Excel, dashboards, and ERP data, while supporting data integrity.
Lead monthly SIOP/Demand Reviews with cross-functional teams to align forecasts, inventory requirements, and business needs.
Forecast, track, analyze, and regularly report key fleet and operational metrics to management.
Review and approve fleet orders for accuracy and feasibility against forecasted plans, identifying potential inventory shortages, excess stock, and production capacity constraints.
Coordinate vehicle logistics and delivery activities to support contracted deadlines and timely revenue recognition.
Manage fleet model availability within the ERP system and monitor model-year transitions and new product initiatives for potential business impacts.
Build and maintain partner relationships to support ongoing vehicle disposition and repeat purchases.
Communicate relevant outfitter order information, product changes, constraints, and other fleet considerations to management and team members.