Sr. Demand Planner

United Alloy • Janesville, WI

1d

About The Position

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers. UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.     CULTURE United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.   United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.   SUMMARY: The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining a rolling 16-month demand forecast based on customer input, historical data, and market trends. This role ensures that forecasted demand aligns with production capacity and supports effective planning across the organization. Acting as a liaison between Sales, Customer Support, and Operations, the Demand Planner translates customer insights into accurate forecasts to guide production, inventory, and scheduling decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related field) preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply chain, or business analytics, preferably in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in SIOP/S&OP processes, including KPI development and cross-functional facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic planning.
• Strong proficiency in forecasting software, ERP systems (e.g., Infor, SAP), and advanced analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python).
• Proven experience leading projects or cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma or APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a rolling 16-month demand forecast in the ERP system based on customer input, historical order trends, and market insights.
• Lead the development of a long-range demand planning strategy that aligns with corporate growth objectives and market expansion initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, and Operations leadership to translate business strategies into actionable demand forecasts.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend forecasting tools, techniques, and process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and planning efficiency.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and key driver of the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process across the organization.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align forecast, inventory, and capacity planning decisions.
• Represent Demand Planning in strategic initiatives such as product lifecycle planning, new product introductions, and customer segmentation.
• Drive scenario planning and predictive analytics efforts to model the impact of market shifts, customer behavior, and economic trends.
• Develop and maintain risk assessment models to proactively identify supply-demand imbalances and propose mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior analysts or planners, informally leading cross-functional teams or special projects.
• Provide training and support to cross-functional stakeholders on forecasting tools, metrics, and planning principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees