Demand Planner

Kubota Group; Grapevine (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is seeking a Demand Planner to balance inventory investment with customer service goals and lead forecasting and replenishment activities for parts across new models and end-of-life programs.

The role emphasizes analyzing part-level data, maintaining planning parameters, and aligning system recommendations with supplier requirements to optimize inventory and fill rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial or Supply Chain Engineering from an accredited University preferred.
• In lieu of a degree at least 5 years of inventory management or supply chain management education and/or experience.
• With a degree at least 3 years of inventory management required.
• Expert knowledge of Aftermarket Service Parts.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP (APO, WM, BW) and forecasting/planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage forecast of high volume and new parts to achieve fill rate and inventory objectives.
• Develop historical trends and data to apply best-fit forecast.
• Oversee all aspects of service parts new model launch readiness.
• Manage forecasting, stock levels, replenishment and deployment.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/SC Engineering

5+ years of inventory/supply chain experience (no degree)

Tools

SAP ERP

Forecasting systems

WMS

MS Office / Excel advanced

Job description

Applicants must live within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Company Overview

Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) is a market leader in agricultural, construction, turf, and utility equipment, recognized for engineering excellence, product durability, and a strong commitment to supporting the people who build and sustain communities across North America.

About the Role

The Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels by balancing inventory investment with fill rate and customer service objectives. This role manages demand forecasting and replenishment activities, including reviewing forecast exceptions and developing forecasts for new, slow-moving, and quality-affected parts.

The Demand Planner leads Parts New Model Launch readiness activities, ensuring parts availability for successful product introductions. This position analyzes unexpected demand trends, researches inventory requirements, and maintains planning parameters to ensure system recommendations align with supplier ordering requirements. Through detailed part-level analysis, the Demand Planner supports achievement of inventory, fill rate, and operational performance goals while driving forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.

What You’ll Do

This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws / regulations and the Company's policies, procedures, and guidelines:

• Manage forecast of high volume and new parts and monitor inventory levels to achieve customer fill rate and inventory objectives.
• Develop historical trends, "like" Products and Parts, and Sales and Marketing data to apply a best fit forecast to achieve fill rate and inventory objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of service parts new model launch process and achieve product launch readiness objectives.
• Manage inventory management solutions such as forecasting, stock level, replenishment and deployment.
• Initiate and improve demand planning processes, fill rates, inventory performance, and supply chain costs.
• Primary area of focus will be on new model launch, early life and end of life Parts.
• Analyze part master data including lead times, price, and supplier sourcing requirements.
• Monitor, generate and interpret results of reports necessary to support parts availability and fill rates.
• Produce detailed analysis with organized conclusions for presentation.
• Demonstrate cross-functional supply chain knowledge with the ability to provide overall supply guidance to other functional areas (Service, Engineering, Product Management, Operations, IT, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• What We Are Looking For
  Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial or Supply Chain Engineering from an accredited University preferred:
  • In lieu of a degree at least 5 years of inventory management or supply chain management education and/or experience required.
  • With a degree at least 3 years of inventory management required.
• Expert knowledge of Aftermarket Service Parts. Knowledge of the industrial, Agricultural or Construction industries is preferred.
• SAP ERP (APO, WM, BW), forecasting-planning systems, and warehouse management systems experience is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of Inventory Management philosophies.
• Technical knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft office programs.
• Knowledgeable in statistical programming software (R, SAS or Tableau).

Physical Requirements

Must possess sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to function effectively in an office environment and perform the duties outlined above.

• Health & Wellness Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security - 401(k) plan with company match and discretionary profit-sharing contribution, plus optional supplemental life insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Leave Programs - Vacation, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, and additional leave options.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling, remote/hybrid work opportunities (where applicable), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet benefits.
• Professional Development - Training programs, tuition assistance, professional certifications, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Perks & Wellness - Employee product discounts, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and company-sponsored events.

Disclaimer

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

Kubota is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.