Demand Planning Manager

Wagner Equipment; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join their dedicated team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage equipment ordering, demand planning, and inventory strategies while collaborating with sales teams to optimize processes. You will be responsible for ensuring order accuracy and maximizing inventory turns in a dynamic environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this company provides a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and thrive. If you're motivated and ready for a challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement Plans - 401K and Roth 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted employee phone plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative experience and 5+ years in customer service.
• Experience in sales and supervisory roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment ordering and inventory management strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams to define daily ordering needs.

Skills

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Technical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree

Tools

ProductLink

VisionLink

DBS

MDS

MS Office

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Description

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Job Details

Wagner Equipment Co. offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training, and employee development, along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Wagner’s reputation for excellence. We provide excellent benefits and the tools you need to maximize your potential and grow within Wagner.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - 401K and Roth 401K, with company contributions up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU - Citizens Equity First Credit Union services including payroll deductions, savings, loans, VISA cards, and more
• Additional Benefits: Unum Supplemental Life Insurance, Aflac Critical Illness & Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog, discounted employee phone plans

Position Overview

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for executing Wagner Equipment Co.’s equipment ordering, demand planning, and inventory management strategies for machines and attachments. The role involves providing clear demand signals to maximize inventory turns, manage rental washout, control inventory spend, and ensure order accuracy, while minimizing aged assets. The manager will also oversee a portion of the Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure timely ordering aligned with stakeholder needs, emphasizing constant communication and process execution.

Pay Rate

$70,212.99 - $96,548.42 annually (dependent on education & experience).

Essential Functions

• Manage ordering and demand processes for various rental segments.
• Maintain the dealer demand velocity solution (DDVS) process, including Base Order Management (BOM) and Order Range Supply.
• Collaborate with sales teams to define daily ordering needs and process purchase orders.
• Generate regular reports on inventory and cash flow projections for leadership.
• Create and manage purchase orders and inventory for aging and turnover goals.
• Identify and strategize for aging inventory, working with used equipment managers.
• Communicate inventory initiatives to sales teams.
• Manage product creation, configurations, and models.
• Coordinate with sales and rental teams to optimize fleet configurations and key metrics.
• Handle equipment movement records, reservations, and fleet transfers.
• Assist in location and inventory planning through dealer networks.
• Develop plans when projected inventory spend exceeds thresholds.
• Align with organizational vision, mission, and values.
• Understand equipment specification processes for the served territory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Potential direct reports include Equipment Inventory Manager, Sales and Rental Analysts.
• Lead and support equipment inventory control processes.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; College Degree required.
• At least 3 years administrative/clerical experience.
• Over 5 years customer service experience.
• At least 3 years sales and supervisory experience.
• Minimum 3 years technical or mechanical experience.

Physical & Competency Requirements

• Standing, walking, talking, sitting, manual dexterity, hearing.
• Ability to squat/kneel and ascend/descend ladders and stairs.
• Lift/move objects up to 32 pounds.
• Proficiency in data entry, communication, organization, and math skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and products.
• Familiarity with ProductLink, VisionLink, DBS, MDS.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise levels.
• Indoor and outdoor settings.

Travel Requirements

• 1-25% travel expected.

Other Notes

Job offers are contingent upon pre-employment screenings. Duties and responsibilities may change. The role requires the abilities to perform all essential functions proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.