Senior Demand Planner

Rockwell Automation•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Demand Planner position is a key role responsible for generating and managing the global demand signal used by downstream supply chain processes to prepare for actual customer demand. Along with using quantitative techniques to manage the baseline demand, the Senior Demand Planner serves as the integration point for collecting, analyzing, and applying business and customer intelligence from multiple sources. The role is responsible for managing all facets of the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned products. Contributing information and insights to key stakeholders is also an expectation. The Senior Demand Planner will identify key barriers or core problems and apply problem-solving skills to creatively address complex situations. The Senior Demand Planner will provide leadership and establish work plans to drive process improvement and best-practice initiatives that may span multiple functions. This position reports through the Demand Planning Center of Excellence within the Materials organization but is viewed as an integral part of the respective Business Unit(s) supported.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 8 years' experience in supply chain related roles.
Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting methods with an understanding of the financial and operational impacts.
Effectively break down complex quantitative and qualitative data into manageable pieces to be used in the forecasting process.
Working knowledge of SAP, APO.
Possess the business acumen and interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain effective relationships across departments.
Ability to propose new ideas, develop innovative approaches, and successfully bring concepts to fruition.
Strong conflict management and resolution skills.
Experience working and influencing cross-functionally and across multiple levels of management.

Responsibilities

Manage quantitative and qualitative forecast elements by analyzing demand patterns, trends, and seasonality, selecting appropriate statistical models and parameters, and collaborating cross-functionally to incorporate relevant business and customer insights.
Monitor performance indicators and perform post period analysis to determine and communicate key drivers of error and opportunities for improvement.
Lead demand planning consensus efforts; confer with management on forecasting assumptions, analysis, and decisions.
Contribute to new product planning and initial forecast estimates, monitor market response, and manage discontinued items through cross-functional partnership to support a smooth, cost-effective phase-out.
Provide demand-related information to supply counterparts to support business decisions, supply strategies, inventory levels, and stocking considerations.
Prepare and maintain demand planning reports, providing insights to key stakeholders to drive business decisions.
Establish work plans for peers and cross-functional resources to develop and implement solutions that drive continuous improvement and support better business decisions related to demand planning.
Participate as the demand expert for assigned cross-functional company initiatives.
Make decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.