Lead, Demand Planner

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Demand Planner to drive accurate, actionable demand forecasts and align cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Planning.

You will analyze forecasts, monitor accuracy, and translate insights into actionable plans, partnering with stakeholders to anticipate risks and opportunities while strengthening planning capabilities within Bridgestone's global network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Experience with advanced planning systems and forecasting tools.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of statistical forecasting, forecast accuracy, bias, and Forecast Value Add.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, and Supply Chain.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain assumptions, risks, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enrichment of the demand forecast across assigned products and channels.
• Analyze forecasts, historical performance, customer demand signals, promotions, product changes, and market trends to develop a well supported demand outlook.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and Forecast Value Add to identify opportunities to improve planning performance.
• Partner with Sales on sell in expectations, promotions, product launches, and changes in customer or channel demand.
• Work closely with Supply Planning and other partners to identify demand and supply risks and communicate business implications.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytics

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering

Tools

Forecasting tools

Advanced planning systems

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category Supply Chain & Procurement

Position Summary

We are looking for a Lead Demand Planner to help drive an accurate, actionable, and aligned demand plan for our Consumer business. This role will serve as a planning resource within the Demand Planning team, combining strong analytical capabilities with cross functional leadership and planning expertise. The Lead Demand Planner will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Supply Planning, and other partners to understand market and customer dynamics, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and translate insights into the demand plan. Cross functional partnership is also reflected in existing internal Demand Planning role materials. This person will also help strengthen planning capabilities across the team by sharing best practices, improving processes, supporting planner development, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enrichment of the demand forecast across assigned products and channels.
• Analyze statistical forecasts, historical performance, customer demand signals, promotions, product changes, and market trends to develop a well supported demand outlook.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and Forecast Value Add to identify opportunities to improve planning performance.
• Partner with Sales on sell in expectations, promotions, product launches, and changes in customer or channel demand, consistent with the current Demand Planning approach.
• Work closely with Supply Planning and other partners to identify demand and supply risks and communicate business implications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Experience with advanced planning systems and forecasting tools.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of statistical forecasting, forecast accuracy, bias, and Forecast Value Add.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, and Supply Chain.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain assumptions, risks, and recommendations.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.