Strategic Demand Planner

Quintall; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ARaymond in the United States is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to independently manage demand planning for assigned customers and plants. You will own forecast development, lead monthly S&OP meetings, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to align demand with capacity.

The role emphasizes improving forecast accuracy using statistical models, market intelligence, and performance metrics (MAPE, Bias).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Demand Planning or related supply chain functions.
• Experience with SAP, SAP Fiori, SAP APO, SAP IBP, DynaSys, or similar planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts for assigned customers and plants.
• Utilize statistical forecasting models, trend analysis, and market intelligence to improve forecast reliability.
• Analyze complex demand patterns and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings for assigned locations and present demand assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor and manage forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, Bias) and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Planning, and Customer Service to align demand and capacity.
• Identify emerging demand risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead customer demand reviews, including program launches, ramp-ups, transitions, and end-of-life management.
• Manage forecasting activities for new business awards and growth opportunities.
• Act as the planning subject matter expert for assigned customers and product lines.
• Drive process improvements within SAP, Fiori, forecasting platforms, and planning workflows.
• Mentor less experienced planners and support planning best practices.
• Lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced demand planning

Forecasting

SAP/Fiori

S&OP

Data analysis

Cross-functional influence

Presentation skills

Supply chain understanding

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP Fiori

SAP APO

SAP IBP

DynaSys

Job description

ARaymond in the United States is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to independently manage demand planning for assigned customers and plants. You will own forecast development, lead monthly S&OP meetings, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to align demand with capacity.

The role emphasizes improving forecast accuracy using statistical models, market intelligence, and performance metrics (MAPE, Bias).