Demand Planner

Generac Power Systems Inc; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning professional to develop and maintain statistical demand forecasts, analyze trends, and support the monthly SIOP/IBP process across products and regions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills, experience with SAP/ERP systems, and proficiency in MS Office are required; a CPIM/CSCP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, Statistics, Supply Chain Management or other related quantitative disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in demand planning, market analysis, forecasting or related field
• 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

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
• 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
• Mantains 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

Skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in quantitative discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Word

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
• 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

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.