Demand Planning Analyst

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:

As a Demand Planning Analyst for Polaris snow business segment youll take the lead in forecasting customer demand by leveraging historical data market trends and cutting-edge tools like Blue Yonder. Your work will directly influence inventory management production planning and business success in a highly visible impactful and strategic role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute demand plans for the snow business segment (i.e. snowmobiles and snow bikes) ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Analyze sales data market trends and competitive information to build accurate retail plans and forecasts using Blue Yonder and Excel tools.
• Lead monthly cross-functional portfolio and demand review meetings to align on product price mix and volume strategies.
• Integrate dealer profiles order forecasts and inventory targets to create comprehensive shipping plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate retail industry and shipping plansincluding associated risks and opportunitiesto Snow leadership teams.
• Partner with manufacturing and scheduling teams to translate demand plans into production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and champion enhancements to SIOP transformation strategies.
• Ensure high data integrity across forecasts dealer inventory and other demand planning inputs.
• Provide ongoing analysis and insights to cross-functional partners on retail order and shipping trends.

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical Excellence: You thrive in a data-driven environment leveraging trends and metrics to make sound decisions that impact business success.
• Strategic Collaboration: You excel at working cross-functionally uniting diverse teams around shared goals and strategies.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: You are always looking for ways to optimize processes improve accuracy and drive innovation in planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant analytics experience in an enterprise-level environment.
• Proven ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Blue Yonder is highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $61000 to $81000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().