Demand Planner

Doka Group; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doka USA is seeking a Demand Planner to support Branch Operations by analyzing, procuring, and planning material demands, optimizing stock levels, and identifying inefficiencies in order processing.

This role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and excellent English communication. You will collaborate across logistics, purchasing, and product planning to ensure timely fulfillment and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Strong analytical abilities with numeric aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel capability.
• Experience in administration, operations or logistics preferred.
• Willingness to learn new computer systems and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Logistics Planning: Manage regional material demands and logistics processes.
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Optimize stock levels and plan demand at branch level; update quarterly safety stock.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensure material requests align with product strategy; update delivery dates.
• Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory levels using the in-house order processing system.
• Stock Discrepancy Management: Monitor physical counts and address discrepancies.
• Supply Assurance: Ensure customer orders are fulfilled and maintain optimal equipment utilization.
• Stock Optimization: Develop methods aligned with strategic directions.
• Policy Implementation: Apply group-wide logistics standards and support product policy.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage material outflow to accommodate new products.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Numeric aptitude

Report writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Doka USA is proud to be Certified by Great Place to Work®!We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment where all of our team members can thrive. As one of the world's leading companies for developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork solutions for the construction sector, Doka employs more than 9,000 people in over 58 countries and is part of the family-owned Umdasch Group.

We Make It Work.

Job Description

The Demand Planner supports Branch Operations by analyzing, procuring, and planning material demands, optimizing stock levels, and identifying inefficiencies in order processing. This role involves expertise in purchasing, product strategy, documentation, logistics, and forecasting, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand & Logistics Planning: Manage regional material demands and logistics processes.
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Optimize stock levels and plan demand at the branch level, as well as review and update quarterly safety stock levels in the in-house software.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensure material requests align with the company product strategy and regularly update delivery and planned return dates.
• Inventory Monitoring: Track and maintain inventory levels using the in-house order processing system.
• Stock Discrepancy Management: Monitor physical inventory counts and address discrepancies.
• Supply Assurance: Guarantee customer orders are fulfilled and maintain optimal equipment non-utilization rates.
• Stock Optimization: Develop methods in line with strategic directions.
• Policy Implementation: Implement group-wide logistic standards and support product policy execution.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage material outflow to accommodate new products.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions

• Project Participation: Participate in company committees and teams.
• Safety Practices: Ensure safe working practices and environment.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere to corporate policies and business practices.
• Discrepancy Notification: Report inventory discrepancies to the Operations team promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics preferred.
• Proven experience in administration, operations or logistics preferred.
• Facilitates projects and effectively manages multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills possess strong numeric aptitude, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel required.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Willing and able to learn new computer systems, products, concepts and techniques.

Additional Information

Dokaoffers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability,AFLAC policies, paid time off(sick/personal,vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays)and an exciting opportunity to join Doka USA.

If you have previously applied, it is not necessary to apply again.

Visit us on-line atwww.dokausa.comfor additional information onDokaUSA, Ltd.

Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Umdasch Group, we are convinced that diverse teams drive performance and are key to our global success. It's their attitude and their contributions that matter.Regardless of any personal characteristics, people who share our values and are committed to working passionately towards our common goals will find space to grow.

We believe in - and are committed to - equal opportunities for everyone.