Lead Demand Planner

Milwaukee Tool • Milwaukee, MT

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About The Position

The Lead Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting activities for 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 owns the Demand portion of the monthly S&OP process, 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 Lead Demand Planner also works with the Supply Planner to ensure decisions are carried out in a timely and effective manner, and manages a team of demand planners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends, 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 analysis and timelines related to demand 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.
• Manage a team of demand planners.
• Compile the global forecast and gain formal business alignment on the Demand Plan as part of the monthly S&OP process.
• Work with the Supply Planner to ensure decisions are carried out in a timely and effective manner.
• Perform 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.

What This Job Offers

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