Demand Planner

Generac Power Systems Inc; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop, maintain, and improve statistical forecasts across products, markets, and regions. You will analyze historical trends, seasonality, and promotions to drive accurate demand planning.

The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations, producing dashboards and reports, communicating risks clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and supporting continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in demand planning, market analysis, forecasting, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates statistical demand forecasts to support planning.
• Analyzes historical sales trends and seasonality to refine forecasts.
• Supports the SIOP/IBP process with forecast analysis and cross-functional input.
• Performs forecast variance and root-cause analyses to improve accuracy.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align assumptions.
• Prepares recurring forecast reports and dashboards for business reviews.
• Communicates forecast trends and risks clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supports data quality and master data management in forecasting systems.

Skills

Forecasting analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Influence others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, Statistics, Supply Chain Management or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

SAP or ERP system

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've 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?

Major Responsibilities

• 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
• Supports 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

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education Bachelor's 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 occasionally lift up to 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.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've 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? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.