Fall Co-op, Demand Planning (July-December)

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, offers a co-op focused on Supply Chain demand forecasting and analytics. You will work within the Supply Chain Excellence department to improve forecast accuracy, learn SAP demand planning, and support regional planning initiatives.

This role targets students in Supply Chain, Materials, Operations, Business Analytics, or Purchasing and requires a GPA of 3.0+, strong Excel/Data skills, and the ability to manage projects and

Qualifications

• Currently attending an accredited college or university
• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Proficient in understanding databases and analyzing data
• Take ownership of projects assigned
• Resourceful and organized
• Ability to establish trust and credibility
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Work well in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product demand versus forecast with the goal of increasing forecast accuracy
• Understand business results and provide company-wide customer demand and forecast information to top management
• Ensure trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts are incorporated into the forecasts
• Assist in the operational management of aftermarket sales promotions and customer changes with demand patterns
• Provide assistance with Regional Distribution Center planning
• Engage in cross-functional Supply Chain projects with other business areas as required
• Support Sales, Inventory, and Operational Planning (SIOP) and forecasting within SAP
• Operate within the SAP demand planning and Business Intelligence system
• Assist in SAP Demand Planning improvements
• Conduct data analysis

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Communication

Education

College student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

This co-op position is for students majoring in Supply Chain Management, Materials, Operations, Business Analytics, or Purchasing. This position provides an opportunity to learn the business of a premier commercial vehicle supplier from various perspectives within the company. A co-op in this role works primarily in the Supply Chain Excellence department on demand forecasting improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate product demand versus forecast with the goal of increasing forecast accuracy
• Understand business results and provide company-wide customer demand and forecast information to top management
• Ensure trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts are incorporated into the forecasts
• Assist in the operational management of aftermarket sales promotions and customer changes with demand patterns
• Provide assistance with Regional Distribution Center planning
• Engage in cross-functional Supply Chain projects with other business areas as required
• Support Sales, Inventory, and Operational Planning (SIOP) and forecasting within SAP
• Operate within the SAP demand planning and Business Intelligence system
• Assist in SAP Demand Planning improvements
• Conduct data analysis

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Currently attending an accredited college or university
• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Proficient in understanding databases and analyzing data
• Take ownership of projects assigned
• Resourceful and organized
• Ability to establish trust and credibility
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Work well in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft® Office Tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint