SIOP Demand Planner | Forecast & Supply Alignment

avav; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a SIOP/Demand Planner to drive corporate-wide SIOP implementation and manage demand planning in Oracle. You will translate monthly demand into weekly forecasts and support weekly/monthly SIOP reviews with cross-functional teams to align supply with demand.

The role requires 2–5 years in demand planning or supply chain, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. ITAR compliance applies; U.S. person status may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 2 – 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or similar roles
• Has an in-depth understanding of relevant demand drivers and how to apply the appropriate forecasting method to predict their impact in ongoing forecasts
• Demonstrated proficiency in demand and supply planning methodology with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Experienced in and knowledgeable of the supply chain and the impacts of forecasting on supply chain performance
• Experiencedusing ERP Systems
• Strong aptitude in analysis, root causes identification, and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Translates monthly demand into weekly buckets to meet supply/demand patterns. Maintain and reconcile rolling 5 quarters' forecast with consideration to Operations and Supply Chain capacity constraints
• Works with Master Scheduler to ensure weekly supply is aligned to customer demand
• Analyses key customer accounts across business development to highlight trends with associated drivers, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders; Work closely with Finance; Use as a basis for minimizing forecast error
• Responsible for demand planning accuracy metrics and assist in management of SIOP RAILs. Maintains SIOP metrics and RAILs
• Responsible for forecast maintenance/consumption in Oracle and reconciliation to actual demand
• Works with BD and PLM to align product transitions, obsolescence, introduction, and changes to minimize financial impact to the business
• Facilitate and support regular SIOP meetings to help ensure successful implementation of SIOP practice at AV
• Recommending customer specific forecast based upon BD and Finance input to support operational execution to business plan for near term deliveries
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, with little supervision, while applying company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forecasting

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a SIOP/Demand Planner to drive corporate-wide SIOP implementation and manage demand planning in Oracle. You will translate monthly demand into weekly forecasts and support weekly/monthly SIOP reviews with cross-functional teams to align supply with demand.

The role requires 2–5 years in demand planning or supply chain, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. ITAR compliance applies; U.S. person status may be required.