Sr Demand Planner

Comfort Systems USA; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Sr. Demand Planner to lead production scheduling, secure material availability, and optimize MRP-driven demand across multiple sites while mitigating risks and improving forecast accuracy.

You will mentor junior planners, drive ERP governance, and collaborate with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Warehousing to align demand with execution and protect on-time customer commitments across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree required or six years of equivalent work experience.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus.
• Advanced ERP/MRP knowledge with data analytics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, automate, maintain, and govern standardized MRP and demand integrity reports.
• Monitor demand trends and communicate risks impacting inventory and lead times.
• Review and verify the validity, accuracy, and necessity of purchase orders within one hour of notification.
• Partner with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, warehousing, and Project Management to align demand signals with execution.

Skills

Demand planning

MRP

Lean

ISO 9000

APICS CPIM

ERP systems

Data automation

Analytical skills

MS Project

Excel

Communication

Education

Four-year technical degree

Seven years of relevant experience or equivalent

Tools

Infor LN

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sr. Demand Planner is a senior level planning professional responsible for ensuring on time delivery of product by proactively managing production schedules, material availability, and MRP driven demand. This role is expected to identify and mitigate risks, mentor planners, and serve as an ERP and planning subject matter expert.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support SOP development, automation initiatives, and companywide planning standardization
• Reinforce standard demand governance, data discipline, and system accountability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to demand planning, MRP accuracy, and inventory optimization
• Serve as a subject matter expert for demand planning logic, MRP behavior, and ERP transactions
• Monitor demand trends and proactively communicate risks impacting inventory, lead times, and customer commitments
• Challenge and correct demand driving transactions that create excess inventory, shortages, or false urgency
• Review and verify the validity, accuracy, and necessity of purchase orders prior to approval within one hour of notification
• Partner with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, warehousing, and Project Management to align demand signals with execution reality
• Develop, automate, maintain, and govern standardized MRP and demand integrity reports used enterprise wide.
• Identify root causes of invalid demand signals and implement permanent corrective actions
• Analyze MRP outputs to identify demand distortion, material risk, and procurement misalignment
• Identify, validate, and correct true versus false demand drivers including duplicate demand, incorrect pegging, timing errors, and process breakdowns
• Own and govern demand integrity within the ERP system across multiple manufacturing sites
• All other duties as assigned by TAS

JOB SKILLS:

• Advanced experience with demand planning, MRP, CRP, Lean (or other waste elimination processes), and ISO 9000 (or other structured QMS) required
• APICS CPIM certification a plus
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN preferred), MRP logic, demand planning analytics, and data automation required
• Committed to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of data collection systems, proficient with data analysis and evaluation
• Proficient with PC applications, (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working in a network environment
• Ability to function under high stress environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to take input from multiple sources and prioritize own work effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and peers as well as with individuals both inside and outside the company.
• Embody TAS core values of: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Passion, Growth Oriented, Innovation and Value Driven.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Four-year technical degree or six years of equivalent work experience
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience (minimum seven years).

MINIMUM