Manufacturing - Supply Chain - Demand Planner

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and translate demand forecasts into actionable inventory plans. You will manage safety stock, reorder points, and material availability across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring alignment with production and customer service goals.

The role requires experience in demand planning and ERP/MRP systems, with strong data analysis and collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Product Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting and inventory planning principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts and translate them into inventory plans.
• Maintain safety stock, reorder points, and material availability.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and support S&OP processes.
• Analyze inventory and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory planning

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing - Supply Chain - Demand Planner Job Description Manufacturing - Supply Chain - Demand Planner

Your Mission

The Supply Chain / Demand Planner is responsible for developing demand forecasts and translating them into inventory plans that support production, customer service, and working capital objectives. This role balances customer demand, production capacity, and inventory investment by managing forecasts, safety stock, reorder points, and material availability across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

How you will make a difference

• ERP Data Maintenance: Maintain planning-related master data accuracy within the ERP system; Perform routine audits to validate planning parameters and inventory data integrity; Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure data reflects current processes and constraints.
• Demand Planning: Develop, maintain, and analyze demand forecasts across multiple time horizons using historical data, trends, and businessinput; Monitor forecast accuracy, identify deviations, and adjust forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Product Management; Prepare demand planning data and reports to support S&OP / Sales & Operations Planning processes; Maintain and manage monthly forecast updates in the planning system.
• Inventory Planning: Establish and maintain safety stock levels, reorder points, and order quantities for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; Optimize inventory turnover while balancing service level and carrying cost objectives; Support urgent and future material availability goals in coordination with Sales and Customer Service; Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Analyze inventory, demand, and service-level metrics to identify improvement opportunities; Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory health and material flow; Support implementation and refinement of planning parameters, planning policies, and system settings.

What you should be good at

• Minimum 2 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of demand forecasting and inventory planning principles. Proven experience in root cause analysis, order expediting in manufacturing.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Experience working in MRP, ERP, and planning systems. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred). Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $73,894 - $110,840 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be on site daily the first 90 days, with the opportunity to transition to 3 days onsite / 2 days remote work following the introductory period. Local candidates encouraged to apply; no relocation benefits for this position.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Join our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

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