Demand Planning Lead — S&OP & Data-Driven Forecasts

Parker Hannifin; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division in Richmond, CA is seeking a Demand Planner to generate unconstrained forecasts using market trends and customer inputs. The role collaborates with service, sales, and marketing to drive demand signals and supports new product launches and S&OP processes.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a related field, 2+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills with knowledge of forecasting tools (Logility preferred).

Qualifications

• BS in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business disciplines required; MBA preferred
• 2+ years related experience
• Knowledge in using any forecasting tool, Logility preferred
• Understanding of different statistical time series methods
• Knowledge of how Demand Planning impacts to Supply Chain activities
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Well organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments.
• Demonstrated ability to accept new ideas, engage in creative, innovative and systemic thinking to develop unique, differentiated solutions to complex problems
• Ability to listen, influence others, manage change and effectively motivate through open communication
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to prioritize critical issues and display the initiative and flexibility in dealing with them

Responsibilities

• Leads the creation of demand planning processes and tools for the Division
• Executes the monthly Demand Planning process and weekly exception management review to increase the demand predictability to optimize the supply chain cost
• Utilize multiple methods to generate an unconstrained demand plan used for supply planning decision making
• Perform in-depth analysis of large amounts of data to make decisions
• Lead monthly demand review meeting as part of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Conduct root cause analysis of key forecast misses and take actions to drive continuous improvement
• Lead demand planning improvement projects
• Achieve established demand forecast accuracy goals and communicate demand variability expectations for supply chain design decisions
• Participate in product portfolio reviews, including planning of product obsolescence

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Science/Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Logility

Job description

Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division in Richmond, CA is seeking a Demand Planner to generate unconstrained forecasts using market trends and customer inputs. The role collaborates with service, sales, and marketing to drive demand signals and supports new product launches and S&OP processes.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a related field, 2+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills with knowledge of forecasting tools (Logility preferred).