Category Planner II - Demand & Assortment Strategy

FleetPride; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. This role centers on forecasting and inventory planning to balance service levels with cost.

You will lead analyses, create SKU-level forecasts, and work with Sales, Category Management, and Operations to drive accuracy and responsiveness. Primary focus is demand planning with cross-functional collaboration, ensuring inventory targets align with strategy and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and inventory planning to determine demand patterns, variability, and impacts on inventory.
• Create and maintain SKU- and location-level forecast profiles for accuracy.
• Analyze forecast metrics and adjust plans to minimize bias and error.
• Lead monthly forecast pre-demand reviews with supply chain leadership and document assumptions.
• Capture risks and opportunities to communicate with key business partners.
• Collaborate with sales, category managers, and other teams to improve models with BI insights.

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. This role centers on forecasting and inventory planning to balance service levels with cost.

You will lead analyses, create SKU-level forecasts, and work with Sales, Category Management, and Operations to drive accuracy and responsiveness. Primary focus is demand planning with cross-functional collaboration, ensuring inventory targets align with strategy and market conditions.