Senior Demand Planner - Fleet Forecasting & Analytics

Komatsu; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 105,600 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead the fleet-based demand planning for equipment managed within CDK. You will develop forecasting models, align plans with service and sales, and drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies and KPI tracking.

You will partner with Service, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to translate business requirements into actionable demand plans while supporting SAP S/4HANA future-state planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience developing demand forecasts, planning models, and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Demand Planners by setting priorities and providing feedback.
• Govern and improve demand planning methodologies, forecasting standards, and planning assumptions.
• Develops and executes demand plans for equipment fleets managed within CDK, aligning with business priorities.
• Lead planning methodologies for major component programs, rebuilds, NPI, and high-risk inventory.
• Partner with Service, Commercial, and Supply Chain leadership to develop baseline and incremental demand plans.
• Build, maintain, and improve forecasting models and planning processes using fleet data and market drivers.
• Facilitate demand reviews and provide strategic recommendations on risks and inventory positioning.
• Collaborate with regional Inventory Planners to align planning and execution.
• Provide demand-driven insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Identify emerging demand risks and develop proactive planning strategies.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA demand planning design, testing, and adoption activities.
• Establish planning performance metrics and monitor forecast accuracy and fill-rate.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Forecasting models

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Komatsu is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead the fleet-based demand planning for equipment managed within CDK. You will develop forecasting models, align plans with service and sales, and drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies and KPI tracking.

You will partner with Service, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to translate business requirements into actionable demand plans while supporting SAP S/4HANA future-state planning capabilities.