Integrated Senior Supply Planner & Demand Planner

AVIAT US INC• US,

About The Position

The Integrated Senior Supply & Demand Planner converts customer demand into executable supply plans that support service levels, inventory health, and operational performance. This role manages demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, production readiness, material availability, fulfillment priorities, and cross-functional supply chain alignment. This role works with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Order Fulfillment, and Operations to translate customer requirements into practical plans. The planner balances forecast accuracy, inventory investment, capacity constraints, and business objectives while turning demand and supply changes into clear operational decisions. In this role, you will help ensure the business has the right product available at the right time by connecting demand signals, supply constraints, inventory decisions, and fulfillment priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
5-8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, master scheduling, or integrated business planning within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success balancing demand, supply and customer service objectives.
Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting and inventory optimization.
ERP/MRP systems, preferably Oracle
Statistical forecasting
Advanced Excel
SQL or database reporting
Strong cross-functional leadership
Build strong working relationships with global cross-functional teams across cultures, backgrounds, and time zones to drive alignment on common business objectives.
Executive-level communication skills
Analytical problem solving
Strategic thinking
Decision making under uncertainty
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong understanding of demand planning, manufacturing, procurement, fulfillment, and supply chain operations.
Ability to transform complex planning data into actionable business decisions.
Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and scalable planning processes.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
Experience in electronics, telecommunications, or similar industries preferred.
Power BI knowledge preferred
RapidResponse or equivalent planning platforms experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own demand forecasts, inventory plans, replenishment strategies, and supply readiness for assigned product lines.
Balance forecast variability, inventory investment, supplier lead times, manufacturing capacity, and customer priorities.
Translate forecast changes into executable supply plans while minimizing inventory risk and service disruptions.
Optimize inventory across multiple warehouses to achieve service, inventory turns, Days Sales of Inventory (DSI), and OTIF objectives.
Allocate inventory based on business priorities, customer commitments, production capacity, and material availability.
Identify shortages, operational constraints, and fulfillment risks, then recommend priorities and recovery actions.
Develop inventory strategies that improve supply continuity while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
Coordinate fulfillment priorities with Order Fulfillment and Manufacturing.
Develop and maintain statistical forecasting, inventory, replenishment, and planning models.
Analyze forecast accuracy and operational KPIs.
Build dashboards and customized reporting that improve visibility into planning performance.
Translate planning data into business recommendations for leadership.
Drive continuous improvement of planning metrics and forecasting methodologies.
Facilitate alignment between demand signals, supply constraints, and customer commitments.
Communicate supply risks, shortages, capacity constraints, recovery plans, and inventory impacts.
Provide clear planning visibility that enables informed business decisions.
Improve planning effectiveness, data quality, and planning governance.
Lead automation initiatives, planning enhancements, and workflow improvements.
Strengthen planning data integrity and exception management.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning scalability and operational excellence.
Manage multiple priorities, projects, and escalations simultaneously.
Present planning recommendations and business tradeoffs to senior leadership.
Support strategic planning initiatives while maintaining day-to-day operational execution.
Perform other duties supporting business continuity and planning excellence.