Demand Planner

Bosch Group; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is seeking a Demand Planner to own the 12-18 month forecast, lead S&OP discussions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure product availability and optimal allocation during constraints.

The role requires 5-7+ years in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP APO/IBP and BI tools. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required, with MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in Demand Planning in retail or consumer goods.
• Mastery of SAP APO/IBP and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) for planning and analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional partners in a S&OP/IBP environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-to-insights capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Post-Graduate Degree (Master's, MBA) preferred.
• Professional certifications (APICS, IBF) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast Generation & Management: develop and maintain a 12-18 month forecast using statistical models and historical data.
• S&OP Leadership & Consensus Building: lead monthly Demand Review meetings and align stakeholders.
• Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement: own forecast accuracy metrics and drive improvements.
• Supply-Demand Communication: inform commercial teams of supply risks and recovery dates with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

SAP APO/IBP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

On a daily basis, our global teams are developing new products and using innovation to enhance existing ones.

Offering such industry-leading brands as Bosch®, Dremel®, and RotoZip®, our Mount Prospect location features unparalleled opportunities to promote our corded and cordless power tools, rotary tools, and accessories throughout existing and emerging markets. Collaborating with our engineering team, you’ll have the chance to pitch innovative new product lines and features, marketing channels, media plans, and strategies.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And shape tomorrow’s world today, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!

GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options.

GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO BOSCH.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Demand Planner

As our new Demand Planner, you will be the analytical engine of our supply chain. You will own the operational forecast for key customers, creating a consensus-based demand plan that directly impacts our company's financial performance and customer satisfaction. This role is the critical partner bridging our commercial (Sales & Marketing) and supply chain organizations, ensuring we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time.

What You'll Do

Forecast Generation & Management: Develop and maintain an accurate 12-18 month operational forecast by executing statistical models, analyzing historical data, and incorporating commercial intelligence (promotions, new listings, market trends).

S&OP Leadership & Consensus Building: Lead the monthly Demand Review meetings with Sales and Marketing as a core part of the S&OP process. You will be expected to challenge assumptions, analyze forecast deviations, and drive alignment to arrive at a single consensus demand plan.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Own and report on key forecast accuracy and bias metrics. You will analyze performance drivers, identify the root causes of error, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecast quality and business processes.

Supply-Demand Communication: Serve as the key communication link on product availability. Proactively communicate supply risks (and recovery dates) to commercial teams and provide data-driven recommendations for product allocation during periods of constraint.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to hold a high-impact, high-visibility role within a leading global company. You will be empowered to drive tangible improvements in our forecasting process and see your work directly influence business success. We are committed to professional development and providing our team with the tools and support they need to excel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field.

5-7+ years of experience in Demand Planning, with deep knowledge of statistical forecasting methods within a retail or consumer goods environment.

Mastery of SAP (APO, IBP, or similar) and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for planning and analysis.

Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional partners in a collaborative S&OP/IBP environment.

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a talent for translating complex data into actionable business insights.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Graduate Degree (Master's, MBA).

Professional certifications (e.g., APICS, IBF).

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Bosch Power Tools was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $125,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome . Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.

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