Lead Demand Planner: Data-Driven Forecasting & Cross-Functional Leader

Milwaukee Tool; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Lead Demand Planner to own forecasting activities for customers and products, building statistical models and collaborating across sales, marketing, finance, and logistics to align the Demand Plan.

This role drives the Demand portion of the monthly S&OP, partnering with Supply Planning to ensure timely decisions and guiding a team of demand planners. Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus; Oracle experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business or related technical field.
• 7–9 years directly related experience.
• Experience leading others & presenting to management.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to develop consensus and forecast event drivers.
• Develop complete analysis/timeline related to demand for new product launches.
• Develop aggregate level forecast to align cross-functional planning across the business unit.
• Use and maintain Oracle as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Maintain KPI dashboards including forecast accuracy, fill rate, inventory turns, and obsolete inventory.
• Supervise a team of demand planners.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Statistical modeling

Team leadership

ERP/WMS

Oracle

Spanish language

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Math/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

Oracle ERP/WMS

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Lead Demand Planner to own forecasting activities for customers and products, building statistical models and collaborating across sales, marketing, finance, and logistics to align the Demand Plan.

This role drives the Demand portion of the monthly S&OP, partnering with Supply Planning to ensure timely decisions and guiding a team of demand planners. Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus; Oracle experience is required.