Demand Planner: Forecasting & Inventory Strategy

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short-term/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Demand Planner to drive forecast accuracy and demand planning across North America. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to build seasonal and long-range plans and ensure on-time fulfillment.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with an MBA/MS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Statistics, or related field.
• MBA/MS in SCM/Engineering/Statistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales budget and by-item forecast by SKU, brand, and channel for North America markets.
• Analyze trends and communicate strategy recommendations to management.
• Support planning processes to improve forecast accuracy and reduce costs.
• Lead S&OP processes and present to management for consensus on plans.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Statistics

MBA/MS in SCM/Engineering/Statistics (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Demand Planner to drive forecast accuracy and demand planning across North America. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to build seasonal and long-range plans and ensure on-time fulfillment.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with an MBA/MS preferred.