Lead Demand Planner - Latin America

Milwaukee Tool • Fort Lauderdale, MT

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About The Position

The Lead Demand Planner – Latin America is responsible for forecasting activities associated with customers and products. Using forecasting software, the role creates and maintains statistical models, incorporating business intelligence and collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. The position is accountable for the Demand portion of the monthly S&OP process, including compiling the global forecast and securing formal business alignment on the Demand Plan. The plan is then shared with suppliers for long-term inventory and capacity planning. The role also works with the Supply Planner to ensure decisions are carried out effectively and on time.

The position supervises a team of demand planners and maintains demand-planning metrics and scorecards. It requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7–9 years of directly related experience. Fluent Spanish is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or a related technical field.
• 7–9 years of directly related experience.
• Experience leading others.
• Understanding of ERP or WMS systems.
• Oral and written communication skills for presentations to all levels of customers and management.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak fluent Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends and research demand drivers.
• Prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer finance to develop consensus and forecast event drivers across categories and customers.
• Develop complete demand analyses and timelines for new product launches.
• Develop aggregate-level forecasts to align cross-functional planning across the business unit.
• Use and maintain Oracle as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Maintain KPI metrics and scorecards, including forecast accuracy, fill rate, inventory turns, and excess and obsolete inventory.
• Supervise a team of demand planners.
• Carry out other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• Additional benefits are available through the company's benefits site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior