Senior Demand Planner

Traka (Assa Abloy); Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner in Plano, TX to lead demand and supply planning, improve processes, and drive data-driven decisions. You will own forecast accuracy, manage inventory health, and work with Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations to optimize service levels.

The role requires deep expertise in SAP planning and MRP, strong Excel skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions. This is a full-time on-site position in Plano.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong SAP experience, including planning, inventory, and MRP processes.
• Proven experience running and managing planning tools in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Forecast Management: Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecast processes at multiple levels, collaborating with Sales, Project, Product, Finance, Warehouse, and Operations to align expectations.
• Supply Planning & Inventory Management: Execute supply planning to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory; manage inventory health metrics and replenishment parameters.
• SAP Planning & MRP Execution: Run and monitor MRP processes; partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure plan execution; maintain data integrity.
• Process Improvement & Planning Solutions: Lead or support implementation of new planning methodologies, tools, and best practices; drive continuous improvement and provide user training.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and present monthly planning, inventory, and forecast reports; leverage SAP, Power BI, Excel for insights.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP Planning & MRP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Senior Demand Planner Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner to lead demand and supply planning activities while driving process improvements across the planning organization. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong SAP planning experience who can quickly assess existing processes, implement new planning solutions, improve reporting capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasts and optimize inventory performance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, MRP execution, and SAP transactional processes, with the ability to influence business decisions through data-driven insights and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Forecast Management Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts processes at multiple levels of the business. Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Product Management, Finance, Warehouse and Operations teams to align demand expectations and assumptions. Analyze historical demand trends, market conditions, customer requirements, and business initiatives to improve forecast reliability.
• Supply Planning & Inventory Management Execute supply planning activities to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory. Manage inventory levels, inventory health metrics, safety stock strategies, and replenishment parameters. Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent service disruptions.
• SAP Planning & MRP Execution Execute and monitor MRP runs to ensure accurate replenishment and supply recommendations. Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure execution of planning outputs. Maintain planning data integrity and support SAP process enhancements.
• Process Improvement & Planning Solutions Lead or support implementation of new planning methodologies, tools, and best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and service levels. Document planning procedures and provide user training when needed.
• Reporting & Analytics Develop, Prepare and present monthly planning, inventory, and forecast performance reports to leadership. Support executive and operational reviews with meaningful supply chain insights. Leverage SAP, Power BI, Excel, and other analytical tools to provide actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Planning. Strong SAP experience, including planning, inventory, and MRP processes. Proven experience running and managing planning tools in a manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP IBP, S/4HANA, or other advanced planning systems.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards and data visualizations.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and inventory optimization methodologies.

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Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.