Demand Planner

Interstate Battery System Of America - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Demand Planner at Interstate Batteries is responsible for all forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities for their assigned business segment. This role involves creating and maintaining forecast models, incorporating market intelligence, and ensuring effective communication with supply and procurement teams to meet inventory needs. The Demand Planner plays a crucial role in aligning commercial requirements with supply chain operations, leading the monthly S&OP process, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create demand forecasts using statistical modeling techniques.
• Review and summarize statistical forecast models.
• Gather, analyze, and validate data related to New Product Introductions (NPI), End of Life (EOL) products, promotions, and other influencing factors.
• Partner with various departments to ensure a consensus on demand forecasts.
• Measure and mitigate bias in forecasts to improve accuracy.
• Analyze supply and demand imbalances and facilitate resolutions.
• Host S&OP meetings and communicate key conclusions to stakeholders.
• Represent the Planning function in New Product Development projects.
• Act as a super user of planning tools.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
• BA/BS degree in supply chain, logistics, business, technical, or equivalent discipline.
• Understanding of Planning, Scheduling & S&OP principles.
• Strong quantitative skills for analyzing Supply Chain Management problems.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and identify root-cause solutions.
• Strong internal customer orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of forecasting techniques and data preparation.

Nice-to-haves

• APICS certification
• Green Belt Certification
• Experience with SAP, o9, Manugistics, or similar supply chain planning tools.
• Familiarity with lean six sigma methodologies.
• Prior experience in a high volume, fast-paced, customer-focused supply chain.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without discrimination.
• Supportive workplace culture that values personal wellbeing.