Demand Planner McKinney

Doka; McKinney, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) retirement plan (Roth and Non-R

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Doka USA in McKinney, TX, is seeking a Demand Planner to analyze, procure, and plan material demands, optimize stock levels, and ensure timely order processing.

You will manage regional material demands, oversee inventory, and coordinate with branches to maintain service levels while adhering to company policies.

The role requires strong analytics, advanced Excel skills, and excellent English communication; a business or logistics background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a Bachelor's in business or logistics preferred.
• Experience in administration, operations or logistics.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills.
• Sharp analytical, numeric, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demand and logistics planning for regional material needs.
• Manage inventory and optimize stock levels.
• Ensure data quality and update delivery dates.
• Track inventory using the in-house system.
• Review and address stock discrepancies.
• Ensure order fulfillment and minimize non-utilization.
• Develop stock optimization methods aligned with strategy.
• Implement group-wide logistic standards.
• Manage material flow for new products.

Skills

Demand planning

Logistics coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

In-house software

Job description

Doka USA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®!We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment where all of our team members can thrive. As one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork solutions for the construction sector, Doka employs more than 9,000 people in over 58 countries and is part of the family-owned Umdasch Group.

We Make It Work.

Job Description

The Demand Planner supports Branch Operations by analyzing, procuring, and planning material demands, optimizing stock levels, and identifying inefficiencies in order processing. This role involves expertise in purchasing, product strategy, documentation, logistics, and forecasting, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demand & Logistics Planning: Manage regional material demands and logistics processes.
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Optimize stock levels and plan demand at the branch level, as well as review and update quarterly safety stock levels in the in-house software.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensure material requests align with the company product strategy and regularly update delivery and planned return dates.
• Inventory Monitoring: Track and maintain inventory levels using the in-house order processing system.
• Stock Discrepancy Management: Monitor physical inventory counts and address discrepancies.
• Supply Assurance: Guarantee customer orders are fulfilled and maintain optimal equipment non-utilization rates.
• Stock Optimization: Develop methods in line with strategic directions.
• Policy Implementation: Implement group-wide logistic standards and support product policy execution.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage material outflow to accommodate new products.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions

• Project Participation: Participate in company committees and teams.
• Safety Practices: Ensure safe working practices and environment.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere to corporate policies and business practices.
• Discrepancy Notification: Report inventory discrepancies to the Operations team promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics preferred.
• Proven experience in administration, operations or logistics preferred.
• Facilitates projects and effectively manages multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills possess strong numeric aptitude, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel required.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Willing and able to learn new computer systems, products, concepts and techniques.

Additional Information

Dokaoffers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability,AFLAC policies, paid time off(sick/personal,vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays)and an exciting opportunity to join Doka USA.

Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Umdasch Group, we are convinced that diverse teams drive performance and are key to our global success. It’s their attitude and their contributions that matter.Regardless of any personal characteristics, people who share our values and are committed to working passionately towards our common goals will find space to grow.

We believe in – and are committed to – equal opportunities for everyone.