Demand Planner

BlackBerry Inc.; Medley (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

401k with company contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Demand Planner in a hybrid Miami, FL role to develop and maintain a rolling forecast with input from Sales, Finance, and Product Management. The ideal candidate will drive forecast accuracy and contribute to inventory optimization using Anaplan and SAP.

Strong analytical skills, 5+ years in forecasting/demand planning, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are required; Spanish is a plus for stakeholder engagement across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management or Engineering/related field with 5+ years relevant work experience.
• SAP and Anaplan experience highly preferred.
• Experience with forecasting and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an unconstrained demand plan for a rolling 12–18-month horizon using product, customer, and market data.
• Partners with Sales and customers to consolidate inputs, develop weekly forecasts, and support S&OP.
• Collaborates with Sales, Finance, Projects, Product Management, and internal stakeholders to improve forecasting practices and forecast accuracy.
• Analyzes market trends, product mix shifts, and key demand drivers to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partners with Product Management to incorporate launches, phase-outs, and platform changes into the demand plan.
• Monitors finished goods SKU levels and utilizes Anaplan to support portfolio segmentation and SKU rationalization.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

S&OP

Anaplan

SAP

Analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Spanish (preferred)

Education

B.S. in Materials/Supply Chain/Engineering

Associate in Engineering/related field

Tools

Anaplan

SAP

Excel

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:HUB Commercial Operations Manager__Your role and responsibilities:The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand plans that support business growth, operational efficiency, and inventory optimization. The role will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Product Management, Projects, and customers to align forecasts, identify key demand drivers, and support the S&OP process. The Demand Planner will also drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving forecast accuracy and overall demand planning performance.The work model for the role is: Hybrid, Miami, FL #LI-hybridYou will be mainly accountable for:Develops and maintains an unconstrained demand plan for a rolling 12–18-month horizon using relevant product, customer, and market data.Partners with Sales and customers to consolidate demand inputs, develop weekly forecasts and consumption models, and support the S&OP process.Collaborates with Sales, Finance, Projects, Product Management, and internal stakeholders to improve forecasting practices and demand plan accuracy.Analyzes market trends, product mix shifts, and key demand drivers to identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.Partners with Product Management to incorporate new product launches, phase-outs, and platform changes into the demand plan.Monitors finished goods SKU levels and utilizes Anaplan to support portfolio segmentation, inventory policies, and SKU rationalization initiatives.Maintains inventory planning parameters in SAP and analyzes forecast variances to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.Qualifications for the role:Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management or Engineering/related field with 5+ years relevant work experience or associate’s degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years relevant work experience.SAP and Anaplan experience highly preferred.Strong analytical & problem solving mindset.Must have prior experience with forecasting and demand planning.Data analytics and inventory management experience preferredStrong communication and stakeholder managementFluency in Spanish is highly preferredMore about usABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.Why ABB?What's in it for youWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.