Demand Planner — S&OP & Forecasting Expert

Topcon Positioning Systems

Livermore (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 118,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Topcon Positioning Systems seeks a data-driven Demand Planner to manage forecasting processes and drive consensus plans across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain. You will optimize inventory and forecast accuracy using ERP/advanced planning tools and build insight-driven models.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, scenario planning, and relentless focus on data quality to enable informed business decisions.

Qualifications

4+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or closely related supply chain planning experience.
Hands-on experience participating in and supporting a formal Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Experience developing consensus demand plans in partnership with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and/or Supply Chain.
Strong experience with demand forecasting, forecast accuracy, inventory planning, and data analysis.
Ability to analyze forecast variance and other demand-planning metrics.
Experience working with an ERP and/or advanced demand planning system.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills with demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate baseline forecasts using historical demand, statistical forecasting methods, market trends, customer demand, and business intelligence.
Analyze demand patterns, seasonality, promotions, product lifecycle changes, and other factors impacting forecast accuracy.
Utilize SAP IBP or a comparable advanced planning system to support forecasting and scenario planning.
Identify forecast risks and opportunities and communicate their potential impact to key stakeholders.
Play a key role in the monthly S&OP process, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to develop and maintain a consensus demand plan.
Actively support demand review meetings and cross-functional planning discussions.
Incorporate sales forecasts, customer demand, promotional activity, market intelligence, product launches, lifecycle changes into the demand plan.
Identify gaps between statistical forecasts and business projections and work with stakeholders to reach alignment.
Present forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure agreed-upon S&OP decisions are reflected in the demand plan and communicated to operational teams.
Maintain accurate planning and master data within ERP and demand planning systems.
Support the flow of forecast and planning information between demand planning and ERP systems.
Analyze historical trends and identify opportunities to improve forecast quality.
Ensure planning data is accurate, reliable, and actionable.
Track and analyze key demand planning metrics.
Identify root causes of forecast variance and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor S&OP and forecasting performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Develop reporting and insights to support data-driven planning decisions.