Senior Demand Planner - Forecasting & Cross-Functional Lead

BSH Hausgeräte; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

BSH Home Appliances Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks a Demand Planner to own the demand planning process for a multi-category product portfolio. You will develop forecasts, identify risks, and drive actions with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing to optimize inventory and service levels.

You will build dashboards, monitor forecast accuracy, and influence leadership with data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5–7 years in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, analytics, or related functions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive business decisions.
• Experience with large datasets and forecasting methodologies.
• Industry experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, or durable goods.
• Experience with integrated business planning (IBP) or S&OP processes.
• Experience with SAP, APO, IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand planning process for a portfolio of products.
• Develop, manage, and improve demand forecasts using statistical models and inputs.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, and external factors to identify forecast risks/opportunities.
• Lead monthly forecast collaboration meetings with cross-functional teams and executives.
• Translate business strategies into actionable demand plans and recommendations.
• Develop dashboards, KPI scorecards, and reporting tools for visibility and decision-making.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and alternative scenarios to leadership.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Four-Year College (Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Economics, or related quantitative discipline)

Tools

SAP

IBP

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

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Job description

BSH Home Appliances Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks a Demand Planner to own the demand planning process for a multi-category product portfolio. You will develop forecasts, identify risks, and drive actions with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing to optimize inventory and service levels.

You will build dashboards, monitor forecast accuracy, and influence leadership with data-driven recommendations.