Demand Planner
Sussex, NJ - USA
Job Summary
For more than 65 years weve turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes strengthen businesses and build a more resilient efficient sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us
Develops maintains and updates accurate statistical demand forecasts within the demand planning system incorporating business assumptions and market intelligence to support operational and financial planning across products markets and regions
Analyzes historical sales trends customer demand patterns seasonality promotional activity and other business drivers to support forecast development and maintenance
Support the monthly SIOP/IBP demand planning process through forecast analysis reporting and participation in cross-functional demand review discussions
Performs forecast variance analysis and root cause analysis to identify drivers of forecast error and recommend corrective actions
Collaborates with Sales Marketing Finance Supply Planning and Operations teams to gather inputs and improve forecast assumptions and accuracy
Prepares and distributes recurring demand planning reports dashboards and forecast summaries for business review
Simplifies and communicates forecast trends risks and insights in a clear and concise manner for both technical and non-technical audiences
Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to forecasting processes reporting data quality and system utilization
Maintains data integrity and supports master data management activities associated with demand planning systems and processes
Utilizes quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to support decision-making and identify demand trends and risks
Education
Bachelors degree in Math Business Statistics Supply Chain Management or other related quantitative disciplines or equivalent experience.
Work Experience
3 years of experience in demand planning market analysis forecasting or related field
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Experience with statistical analysis tools and understands how to tweak with and analyze baseline forecasts within a system
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification a plus
Ability to think analyze and report on diverse business segments
Ability to proficiently use without direct authority and works effectively with all levels of the organization
Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Microsoft Excel Access PowerPoint and Word required
Able to influence others
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionallylift upto 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting close vision and the ability to adjust focus
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Company
Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.