Senior Demand Planner & Inventory Optimizer (Hybrid)

Kubota Engine America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Kubota Engine America seeks an experienced Senior Demand Planning Analyst to optimize forecasting and inventory, support supply chain performance, and lead process improvements. This full‑time role is in Lincolnshire, IL, hybrid after 30 days, with a strong emphasis on MRP, EOQ, and safety stock management.

Responsibilities include managing service parts forecasts, developing new item forecasts, and collaborating across teams to improve fill rates and inventory turns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in inventory or demand planning, preferably in agriculture, power equipment, or heavy equipment industries.
• Experience with SAP ERP, DRP/MRP, SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand forecasts for service parts and select products to meet fill rate and inventory targets.
• Develop forecasts for new, low‑volume, or irregular‑demand items using historical trends and sales insights.
• Oversee inventory readiness for new product launches, campaigns, and events.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models, stock levels, replenishment settings, and deployment strategies.
• Analyze part‑level data (lead times, pricing, sourcing) to establish EOQs and min/max levels.
• Lead initiatives for MRP, forecasting tools, and demand planning systems.
• Monitor safety stock, reorder points, and Min/Max settings to optimize inventory.
• Identify slow‑moving or obsolete inventory through root‑cause analysis.
• Produce data‑driven reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Support development and implementation of optimization tools and processes.
• Collaborate with Material Planners to optimize ordering and evaluate MRP/DRP performance.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Power BI

Lean Six Sigma

Advanced Excel

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 seeks an experienced Senior Demand Planning Analyst to optimize forecasting and inventory, support supply chain performance, and lead process improvements. This full‑time role is in Lincolnshire, IL, hybrid after 30 days, with a strong emphasis on MRP, EOQ, and safety stock management.

Responsibilities include managing service parts forecasts, developing new item forecasts, and collaborating across teams to improve fill rates and inventory turns.