Sr Demand Planner

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, MT

About The Position

The Sr Demand Planner 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 owns the Demand portion of the monthly S&OP process, compiling the global forecast and obtaining formal business alignment on the Demand Plan. The plan is shared with suppliers for long-term inventory and capacity planning. The Sr Demand Planner also works with the Supply Planner to ensure decisions are implemented in a timely and effective manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or a related technical field.
2–5 years of directly related experience.
Understanding of ERP or WMS systems.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to give 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.
Compile the global forecast and gain formal business alignment on the Demand Plan as part of the monthly S&OP process.
Coordinate with the Supply Planner to help ensure decisions are carried out in a timely and effective manner.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.