Senior Demand Planner - Hybrid (Forecasting & Inventory)

Kubota Engine America; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kubota Engine America (KEA) is hiring a Senior Demand Planning Analyst based in Lincolnshire, IL. This full-time, hybrid role after 30 days focuses on optimizing inventory, improving forecast accuracy, and supporting supply chain performance.

Responsibilities include leading demand forecasts for service parts, developing forecasts for new items, and ensuring readiness for launches and events. Strong SAP ERP, DRP/MRP, SQL, and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with aftermarket service parts and demand/inventory planning systems.
• Experience with SAP ERP (EWM, APO, WM, BW) and DRP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; SQL and Power BI skills.
• Lean (TPS/Six Sigma) experience and inventory management knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand forecasts for service parts and select goods to meet fill rate and inventory targets.
• Develop forecasts for new, low-volume, or irregular-demand items using historical trends, comparable products, and sales insights.
• Oversee inventory readiness for new product launches, campaigns, and special events.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models, stock levels, replenishment settings, and deployment strategies.
• Analyze part-level data—lead times, pricing, and sourcing—to establish EOQs and min/max.
• Serve as SME for MRP, forecasting tools, and demand planning systems.
• Monitor and adjust safety stock, reorder points, and Min/Max settings to optimize inventory.
• Identify and address slow-moving or obsolete inventory through root-cause analysis.
• Produce clear, data-driven reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Support development and implementation of optimization tools and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Material Planners to ensure optimal ordering and evaluate MRP/DRP performance.
• Track and report key metrics, including fill rate, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support cross-functional teams as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL proficiency

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP (EWM, APO, WM, BW)

DRP/MRP systems

Job description

Kubota Engine America (KEA) is hiring a Senior Demand Planning Analyst based in Lincolnshire, IL. This full-time, hybrid role after 30 days focuses on optimizing inventory, improving forecast accuracy, and supporting supply chain performance.

Responsibilities include leading demand forecasts for service parts, developing forecasts for new items, and ensuring readiness for launches and events. Strong SAP ERP, DRP/MRP, SQL, and Power BI skills are essential.