Strategic Demand Planner for S&OP & Forecasting

R.W. Screw Products, Inc.; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RW Screw LLC is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts that drive production planning, inventory management, and customer service levels. You will translate forecasts into schedules, partner with Sales and Purchasing, and support the S&OP process in a high-mix machining environment.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Master Scheduler, and Sales to ensure demand signals are understood and actioned, while maintaining ERP/MRP data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory planning.
• ERP/MRP experience required; shop-floor ERP knowledge a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably job-shop or make-to-order.
• Advanced Excel skills; forecasting software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts by customer, part, and product family using historical data, forecasts, and sales input.
• Provide production status updates to customers and internal teams.
• Analyze forecast trends, seasonality, and shifts; communicate changes to leadership.
• Coordinate with Master Scheduler to convert forecasts into an executable schedule.
• Support S&OP processes with data, reports, and action recommendations.
• Align raw material and long-lead needs with forecasted demand.
• Maintain ERP/MRP planning data, safety stock, and parameters.
• Identify slow-moving or excess inventory and propose corrective actions.
• Assist with new programs and demand ramp-ups.
• Prepare regular reports on forecast accuracy and inventory risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Forecasting knowledge

S&OP/IBP

Communication

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Independent work

Manufacturing terms

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

2-4 years experience in demand planning

ERP/MRP experience

Shop-floor ERP familiarity

Manufacturing background

Advanced Excel

Tools

E2/Shoptech

JobBOSS

Global Shop Solutions

Epicor

EstimTrack

Job description

RW Screw LLC is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts that drive production planning, inventory management, and customer service levels. You will translate forecasts into schedules, partner with Sales and Purchasing, and support the S&OP process in a high-mix machining environment.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Master Scheduler, and Sales to ensure demand signals are understood and actioned, while maintaining ERP/MRP data integrity.