Demand Planning Analyst

Pearceservices; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle and tools

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to ensure the right resources are in the right places to support over 200,000 preventive maintenance and repair jobs annually. You will forecast demand, support workforce planning, and provide actionable insights to improve forecasting accuracy and cost discipline.

You will collaborate daily with Operations, Finance, and Business Operations leaders, translating forecasts into staffing needs and operating plans, while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Economics, Analytics, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in demand planning, operations analytics, financial analysis, supply chain, or similar analytical function.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (Pivot Tables, formulas, charts).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and medium-term demand forecasts for maintenance and repair demand across regions and services.
• Analyze historical trends, seasonality, and customer demand to improve forecast accuracy.
• Maintain rolling demand forecasts and update plans as conditions change.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to align forecast with staffing and budgets.
• Build dashboards and provide insights for leadership.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance

0–3 years experience

Analytical problem solving

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact

As the Demand Planning Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring Pearce Services has the right resources in the right place at the right time to support more than 200,000 preventive maintenance and repair jobs annually. Reporting to the Manager of Business Operations, you will develop demand forecasts that drive workforce planning, operational execution, and financial forecasting.

Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Business Operations, you’ll transform operational data into actionable insights that improve forecasting accuracy, optimize staffing levels, and strengthen cost discipline. You’ll partner daily with Operations leaders while collaborating with the Headcount Analyst, Costing Analyst, and Revenue Manager to ensure business plans align with customer demand and organizational objectives.

Core Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Develop short- and medium-term forecasts for preventive maintenance and repair demand across regions, markets, and service lines.
• Analyze historical trends, seasonality, customer demand, and operational inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
• Maintain rolling demand forecasts and update plans based on changing business conditions.
• Identify demand variability, operational risks, and capacity constraints, communicating recommendations to Operations leadership.
• Support planning for equipment rentals and other operational resources tied to forecasted job volumes.

Operations Partnership

• Partner closely with Operations leaders to understand field execution, scheduling constraints, and workload requirements.
• Participate in weekly and monthly business planning meetings to align operational priorities with forecasted demand.
• Identify recurring operational trends and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and resource utilization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on demand planning and operational execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Headcount Analyst to translate demand forecasts into staffing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Costing Analyst to ensure projected job volumes are accurately reflected in labor, equipment rental, and operational cost models.
• Work with the Revenue Manager to align operational demand with pricing assumptions and revenue forecasts.
• Ensure operational plans remain aligned with financial objectives and business strategy.

Reporting & Business Insights

• Develop and maintain demand planning dashboards, KPI reporting, and operational analytics for Operations and Finance leadership.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and analyze variances between planned and actual workload.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve forecasting accuracy and operational performance.
• Perform ad hoc analyses related to service expansion, market trends, seasonal demand, and operational capacity.

Core Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in demand planning, operations analytics, financial analysis, supply chain, or another analytical business function.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, Pivot Tables, charts, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Operations, Finance, and Business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume operations such as field service, maintenance, logistics, manufacturing, or telecommunications.
• Exposure to forecasting, workforce planning, capacity planning, or demand planning.
• Experience supporting budgeting, financial planning, or operational planning processes.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience working with ERP or workforce management systems.

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range: $70,000 – $90,000 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!