Demand Planner

generac; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Solutions in Wisconsin is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop, maintain, and update accurate statistical demand forecasts across products, markets, and regions. You will analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and other drivers to support forecasting and SIOP/IBP processes.

Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, you will produce reports, dashboards, and insights that influence planning decisions while maintaining data integrity in the

Qualifications

• Requires strong statistical analysis and forecasting capabilities across products, markets, and regions.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification desirable.
• Experience tweaking and analyzing baseline forecasts in an ERP system.
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates accurate statistical demand forecasts within the demand planning system.
• Analyzes historical sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and other drivers to support forecast development.
• Supports monthly SIOP/IBP demand planning with forecast analysis and cross-functional input.
• Performs forecast variance and root cause analysis to identify drivers of error and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepares and distributes recurring demand planning reports, dashboards, and forecast summaries.
• Simplifies forecast trends and risks for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supports continuous improvement in forecasting processes and data quality.
• Maintains data integrity and master data management in demand planning systems.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

ERP/Systems usage

Excel

SAP

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, Statistics, Supply Chain Management or related quantitative field

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."