Capacity Planner

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a Capacity Planning Analyst to develop short- and long-term capacity forecasts based on demand, trends, and growth projections. You will analyze workforce, operations, and production capacity to identify risks and opportunities, and present findings to leadership.

You will collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders to align capacity plans with objectives, build workforce models, support budgeting, and continuously improve forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in capacity planning, workforce planning, forecasting, operations analysis, or resource management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience working with forecasting and planning models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term and long-term capacity forecasts based on business demand, historical trends, and growth projections.
• Analyze workforce, operational, and production capacity to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs related to utilization, productivity, throughput, and service levels.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align capacity plans with organizational objectives.
• Create workforce and resource models to support budgeting and operational planning.
• Identify staffing needs and recommend hiring, scheduling, or resource allocation strategies.
• Conduct scenario planning and what-if analyses to evaluate changing business conditions.
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, planning processes, and reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, HR, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

• Develop short-term and long-term capacity forecasts based on business demand, historical trends, and growth projections.
• Analyze workforce, operational, and production capacity to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to utilization, productivity, throughput, and service levels.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align capacity plans with organizational objectives.
• Create workforce and resource models to support budgeting and operational planning.
• Identify staffing needs and recommend hiring, scheduling, or resource allocation strategies.
• Conduct scenario planning and what-if analyses to evaluate changing business conditions.
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Partner with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and other stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, planning processes, and reporting tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Human Resources, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in capacity planning, workforce planning, forecasting, operations analysis, or resource management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience working with forecasting and planning models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with workforce management, ERP, CRM, or planning systems.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
• APICS, Six Sigma, PMP, or related certification.

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