Demand Planning Analyst

Mann; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst in Gastonia, NC. You will develop baseline forecasts, analyze demand trends, and maintain planning data to support the monthly consensus process.

The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to improve forecast accuracy and business decision-making. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in demand planning or analytics, advanced Excel skills, and experience with SAP/BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years in demand planning, forecasting, analytics, or related role.
• Advanced to expert Excel skills; strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline statistical forecasts using historical sales, seasonality, and trends.
• Analyze forecast performance and identify root causes of variances.
• Prepare monthly demand planning reports including KPI metrics.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

SAP IBP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

SAP IBP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Demand Planning Analyst (8956)

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Role Summary

TheDemandPlanningAnalystprovides analytical and operational support to theDemandPlanning team by developing baseline forecasts, analyzingdemandtrends, maintaining planning data, and preparing reports and insights that support the monthlydemandconsensus process. Working closely with the SeniorDemandPlanners, this role enables the team to focus on strategic forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and ownership of the overalldemandplan.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys turning data into actionable insights that improve forecast accuracy and business decision-making.

Main Tasks

• Develop and maintain baseline statistical forecasts using historical sales, seasonality, anddemandtrends.
• Analyze forecast performance, identify root causes of forecast variances, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare monthlydemandplanning reports including forecast tracking, as well as KPI metrics including forecast accuracy and bias.
• Support the monthlyDemandConsensus process by preparing data, analyses, and presentation materials.
• Maintain forecast master data, planning parameters, and data integrity within SAP.
• Help perform customer, product, and marketdemandanalyses to identify emerging trends and business risks.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, and product discontinuations from ademandplanning perspective.
• Develop and automate reporting using Excel, Power BI, and other emerging AI-enabled analytical tools.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure planning data is accurate and complete.
• Recommend process improvements that increase forecasting efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Provide ad hoc analyses and decision support for SeniorDemandPlanners and leadership.

Your Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or related field.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience indemandplanning, supply chain, forecasting, business analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced to Expert Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, or similar planning systems.
• Experience using Power BI.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and SIOP processes.

Success Measures

• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced forecast bias.
• Timely completion of monthly forecasting activities.
• High-quality analytical support for SeniorDemandPlanners.
• Increased automation and reporting efficiency.
• Accurate and reliable planning data.
• Identification ofdemandrisks and opportunities before they impact the business.

Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.