Inventory Data Management Sr. Demand Planner

Job Title: Senior Demand PlannerDepartment: Corporate Demand PlanningLocation: Lewisville TXFLSA Status: ExemptJob SummaryThe Senior Demand Planner owns demand forecast generation forecast execution and inventory optimization for assigned Standard Motor Products businesses across the Vehicle Control and/or Temperature Control divisions. This role produces timely and accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts in RELEX during the transition from Logility and JDE; prepares and leads demand reviews for assigned categories; analyzes business performance; and recommends forecast adjustments that balance customer service inventory investment and replenishment discipline. The role also sets and maintains safety-stock and replenishment parameters for assigned ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end forecast generation and maintenance for assigned categories and divisions in RELEX during the transition from Logility and business performance and forecast variance (accuracy and bias); recommend and implement forecast adjustments and corrective actions within assigned customer demand signals point-of-sale data and promotional/preseason activity in partnership with Customer Collaboration (CPFR) for assigned new-product introductions SKU additions life-cycle transitions and obsolescence in coordination with Category Management and the business forecast exceptions for assigned businesses; investigate root causes and escalate systemic or methodology operational support to the planning process including recurring category-level performance reporting using established templates and BI as a subject-matter resource and mentor to Demand Planners; support onboarding share best practices and promote consistent planning inventory optimization to balance service-level targets with cost objectives; review safety-stock and replenishment as the primary escalation point for forecasting questions and data issues for the demand planning group and cross-functional QualificationsBachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Analytics or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.3 years of demand planning forecasting or supply chain analysis experienceHands-on experience with advanced planning/forecasting systems and in Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Excel and OutlookStrong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.