Senior Demand Planner

Miele, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Miele, Inc. seeks an experienced Demand Planner in Princeton, NJ. The role demands expertise in managing forecasts and inventory to optimize service levels, supporting sales strategies. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in supply chain or business, with strong analytical skills and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Enjoy working in a family-run, market-leading company committed to continuous improvement and employee well-being.

Benefits

Life and disability insurance

Wellness discounts

401k match

Employee purchase programs

Wellness and volunteer initiatives

Engaging activities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of demand planning and/or S&OP experience.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and creating dashboards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for 12+ month periods.
• Manage inventory targets and optimize inventory turns.
• Lead monthly demand meetings and drive sales through inventory insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

SAP APO

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Demand Planner plays a critical role in our success at Miele. This role will collaborate closely with multiple areas in the company to ensure our demand consensus forecast aligns with inventory targets and purchasing needs, supporting company sales goals while exceeding service levels and our Supply Chain metrics.

Partner with Marketing, Category Management, Sales, and Operations teams to create an accurate demand forecast that supports sales strategies and maintains the right inventory at the right time, meeting the Demand Planning KPIs and reports.

Forecast Management - Use statistical and historical trends, demand drivers, and market knowledge to develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for 12+ month periods, supporting the Sales & Operations process.

Inventory Management - Develop inventory targets, safety stock, and re-order points to optimize inventory turns and service levels, closely monitoring inventory health and resolving product shortages, slow-moving, aged, or excess inventory.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) - Lead monthly demand meetings to develop consensus-based constrained/unconstrained sales volume plans and document changes in demand from demand drivers and other causes.

Evaluate forecast performance and recommend corrective actions. Communicate inventory opportunities effectively to drive sales. Build relationships across the supply chain to identify and address process improvements. Successfully manage new product launches through capacity evaluation, ramp-up, and market delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field
• 6+ years of demand planning and/or S&OP experience
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data, creating dashboards, and managing metrics to drive performance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt as needed with a positive, team-oriented attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SAP APO and Power BI/visualization tools
• Experience in strategic planning within a global organization and with S&OP processes
• Ability to communicate data insights clearly and effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Salary Range: $75K - $85K plus bonus

Why you might like working here:

• Autonomy and accountability for results
• Work for a family-run, market-leading company in premium domestic appliances
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence
• Competitive compensation and benefits including life and disability insurance, wellness discounts, 401k match, employee purchase programs, wellness and volunteer initiatives, and engaging activities

About Miele

Miele, a family-run company, strives to be a global leader in premium domestic and commercial appliances by embodying the principle of "Immer Besser" — "Forever Better." Our employees are expected to uphold high standards of quality and professionalism, fostering personal and professional growth. We are committed to providing a positive working environment and equal opportunity employment, supporting a drug-free workplace.