MCK - Sr. Demand Planner (G24)

PACCAR•McKinney, TX

15h

About The Position

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. The Sr. Demand Planner is responsible for coordinating material availability by working closely with suppliers, customers, production, and internal teams to optimize inventory levels and control costs. This role involves creating and communicating PACCAR’s forecast based on data-driven decisions to meet inventory goals. The position also supports the implementation and maintenance of SAP-based Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions, ensuring accurate and timely transactions. The ideal candidate is initiative-driven, detail-oriented, and skilled at collaborating across departments to support efficient materials management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 3 year of experience in material planning or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience using visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings within SAP ECC.
Update, maintain, and improve material forecasts using demand trends and historical data.
Develop and maintain dashboards using visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau to provide actionable recommendations to management and team members.
Optimize safety stock levels to balance inventory reduction with service level goals.
Perform ABC analysis on materials based on cost and usage to refine planning methods aligned with departmental goals and plant productivity.
Investigate root causes of material shortages and implement effective stocking strategies.
Analyze Bills of Materials (BOM) from finished goods down to component levels.
Communicate and coordinate changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies across multiple departments using data-driven insights.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the materials department utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Create and review material department metric reports to monitor performance.
Support Project Coordinators with engineering change notifications (ECN) and new part forecasts based on estimated annual usage (EAU).
Review inventory relative to remaining demand to prevent surplus and obsolescence.
Oversee and reconcile EDI data transmission and receipt, ensuring compliance with PACCAR policies through regular system testing and audits.
Support purchasing processes within SAP ERP, including management of blanket purchasing agreements and related EDI configurations.
Collaborate with suppliers to enhance EDI functionality and perform data analysis to resolve supplier and EDI issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability program
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field