Manager, SIOP-Demand Planning, PS
Kohler, WI - USA
Job Summary
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource energy that ensures safety security and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for todays world demands.
Our product range includes engines generators power conversion UPS systems EV components and electrification solutions microgrid controls and management and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM residential industrial and commercial customers. At Rehlko you have the freedom to identify create and deliver solutions large and small that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyones responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication proactively reporting hazards following protocols and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth energize performance and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood recognize results enable career mobility and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
Location: Hybrid in Kohler WI.
The Manager SIOP-Demand Planning for Power Systems is responsible for leading the end-to-end demand planning process and serving as the owner of the demand signal for the Power Systems business. This role drives accurate data-driven demand plans that align commercial insights configurable product requirements and financial objectives to support business growth. This position guides and oversees the Demand Review within the monthly SIOP process and ensures alignment across Sales Marketing Finance and Operations. The role integrates demand signals from industrial backup power markets data center expansion and project-based customer demand. The Manager translates unconstrained and constrained demand into actionable plans and revenue forecasts providing clear visibility to risks and opportunities while advancing SIOP maturity.
Specific Responsibilities:
Demand Planning Leadership & Ownership
Lead and develop a team of demand planners responsible for forecasting across Power Systems product lines and regions.
Own the end-to-end demand planning process across Power Systems product lines and regions.
Develop and manage a rolling demand plan (24 months) reflecting industrial and data center-driven demand.
Establish governance and accountability for forecast ownership across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting KPIs including forecast accuracy and bias.
Forecast Development Analytics & Configurable Products
Establish forecasting methodologies standards and governance to ensure consistent high-quality demand plans across the organization.
Oversee the development of statistical baseline forecasts and the integration of commercial product and market intelligence into a Consensus Demand Plan.
Guide the team in managing demand planning for highly configurable products within a complex manufacturing environment ensuring alignment between product configurations options and customer requirements.
Drive advanced demand analytics and scenario planning to evaluate risks and opportunities across project pipelines major customer programs and market shifts.
Provide direction on root cause analysis of forecast performance ensuring insights translate into actionable improvements.
SIOP Leadership & Revenue Alignment
Lead the Executive SIOP Review within the monthly SIOP cycle.
Align cross-functional stakeholders on assumptions and consensus demand plans.
Translate unconstrained and constrained demand plans into actionable aligned revenue forecasts in partnership with Finance.
Develop and present demand scenarios including risks and opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales Marketing Finance Engineering and Supply Planning to align demand project pipelines and execution plans.
Translate demand plans into financial and operational inputs.
Drive accountability for forecast accuracy across the organization.
Data & Systems
Utilize SAP Kinaxis Maestro and analytics tools to monitor forecast performance.
Drive enhancements to forecasting models system capabilities and automation.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of demand planning data.
Continuous Improvement
Advance demand planning maturity and SIOP effectiveness.
Implement best practices in forecasting and process governance.
Provide training and mentorship to strengthen planning capabilities.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field.
6 years of experience in Demand Planning SIOP or related roles.
Experience in configurable or engineered-to-order product environments preferred.
Strong expertise in forecasting methodologies and demand analytics.
Experience with SAP Kinaxis Maestro or similar systems preferred.
Advanced analytical communication and leadership skills.
About Us
Rehlkoproudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand Values: Curiosity Trust Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at addition to the investment in your development Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary health vision dental 401(k) with Rehlkomatching and more!
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It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national state local or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment please contact Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values
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Trust Go farther together
Pace Focus to go faster
Excellence Find the win every day
Required Experience:
Manager