Demand Planner
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression controls software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity or recent graduate with an advanced degree we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and managing demand forecasts that support operational financial and strategic planning. This role partners crossfunctionally with Sales Marketing Finance and Supply Chain to ensure forecast accuracy inventory optimization and service level performance while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
As the Demand Planner you will:
Develop maintain and continuously improve demand forecasts at the SKU customer and/or channel level
Analyze historical sales promotions seasonality and market trends to drive forecast accuracy
Facilitate monthly demand review and consensus forecasting meetings
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to incorporate promotional new product and portfolio changes into the forecast
Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g. MAPE bias) and identify root causes of variance
Provide demand inputs for S&OP / IBP processes
Support inventory planning by balancing service levels working capital and obsolescence risk
Maintain and improve forecasting tools models and master data
Prepare executive-level reporting and insights on demand trends and risks
Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis as needed
Required education experiences & skills:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Finance or a related field
37 years of experience in demand planning forecasting or supply chain analytics
Strong statistical analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel; experience with demand planning systems (e.g. SAP APO/IBP Oracle Kinaxis Anaplan) preferred
Knowledge of S&OP or Integrated Business Planning processes
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred education experiences & skills:
APICS CPIM CSCP or similar certification
Experience in manufacturing CPG retail or distribution environments
Familiarity with forecast modeling techniques and KPI development
Continuous improvement mindset and experience driving process enhancements
Why Work in St. Louis Missouri
Our facility is located in St. Louis famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants shopping areas art galleries and numerous festivals throughout the year making this an exciting place to live and work.
About Our Location
Our location is the host of Copelands corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
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Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations HVACR technology and cold chain solutions we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion openness and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans dental and vision coverage 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans including paid parental leave vacation and holiday leave.
Together we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning heating and refrigeration and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 with OPT or CPT H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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About Company
White-Rodgers is a leading manufacturer of thermostats, valves, controls and system protectors for the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.
