Demand Planner

Innio; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to optimize supply and demand for innovative gas engines. This pivotal role involves forecasting, inventory strategy, and analytics, ensuring alignment with customer expectations. You'll collaborate with sales and operations to enhance efficiency and reduce stock discrepancies. With a focus on process improvement and analytical skills, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions and take your career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain/materials planning.
• 3+ years in direct Materials Planning or related Supply Chain function.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute forecast and inventory strategy for Waukesha engines.
• Analyze complex data to predict future demand patterns.
• Collaborate with teams to minimize stock shortages and overstock situations.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Processes

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

High School Diploma with Experience

Tools

ERP (Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

About Us:

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Our fuel-flexible Waukesha gas engines are designed for reliable performance in isolated, mission-critical and demanding applications, delivering dependable energy even under high-stress conditions. It’s time to take engines to a place no one else can. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!

Position Overview:

The Demand Planner is a key role within the organization, responsible for managing and optimizing the balance between supply and demand for Waukesha engines. Reporting to the SIOP Manager, the Demand Planner is tasked with establishing a forecast and inventory strategy and flawlessly executing the material plan. This role provides crucial inputs into the Waukesha Engines SIOP process, including the monthly forecast, inventory optimization, analytics, and product family reporting. The Demand Planner is also responsible for engine slot planning, ensuring that supply is in line with demand to meet customer expectations. This role requires a strong analytical and customer-focused mindset, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment. The Demand Planner will also monitor market trends, create accurate forecast models, and present demand forecasts to senior management. Proficiency in statistical analysis software and a deep understanding of supply chain processes are essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute a forecast and inventory strategy for Waukesha engines.
• Provide key inputs into the Waukesha Engines SIOP process, including the monthly forecast, inventory optimization, analytics, and product family reporting.
• Manage engine slot planning to ensure that supply is in line with demand and meet customer expectations.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to predict future demand patterns.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to minimize stock shortages and overstock situations.
• Work with Marketing to create accurate forecast models based on market trends and present demand forecasts to senior management.
• Work with supply planning to ensure material availability/de-risk schedule.
• Escalate issues as necessary and set priorities to ensure flawless execution of the material plan.
• Demonstrate a strong analytical and customer-focused mindset, and a passion for process improvement.
• Lead and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain proficiency in statistical analysis software and a deep understanding of supply chain processes.
• Establish and participate in formal SIOP process and schedule.
• Use LEAN concepts to identify & implement process simplification opportunities to improve customer experience and/or reduce planning cycle time, forecast errors, and other non-value add work.
• Represent Service Planning in strategic projects or IT-related changes as needed. Be expert on ERP (Oracle) and related forecasting tools (SO+99).
• Act as back up to Planners and/or Demand Manager as needed.
• Further tasks not involved in this Job Description that the immediate leader/manager assigns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferred degree in Business, Economics, Logistics/Supply Chain or Engineering) OR high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years’ experience in supply chain/materials planning.
• At least 3 years’ experience in direct Materials Planning OR 6+ years in related Supply Chain function (i.e, Sourcing, Logistics, Master Scheduling).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and other relevant IT systems.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of Waukesha engines and the associated market trends would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to create and/or execute a robust inventory optimization strategy.
• Highly proficient in ERP systems (especially Supply Chain/Materials Planning modules) and Microsoft Excel.
• Direct experience with SIOP process and forecasting tools/methodology.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to translate complex data into meaningful, succinct data or actionable tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills with a strong customer focus.
• Demonstrated pro-active & inclusive approach to problem solving, leadership.
• High tolerance for ambiguity, ability to work with multiple & competing priorities.
• Self-directed, resourceful, accountable to deliver results.
• Ability to identify & drive process improvements to improve productivity, customer experience.
• APICS or other similar materials planning/supply chain certification.
• Green Belt certification.
• Skilled in at least one business intelligence/data analytics tool (Tableau, Excel Power Query and Power Pivot).
• Experience leading/coaching a team through change while still meeting customer & business expectations.