Strategic Demand Planner: Forecast & Insights

Generac Power Systems Inc; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop, maintain, and improve statistical forecasts across products, markets, and regions. You will analyze historical trends, seasonality, and promotions to drive accurate demand planning.

The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations, producing dashboards and reports, communicating risks clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and supporting continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in demand planning, market analysis, forecasting, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates statistical demand forecasts to support planning.
• Analyzes historical sales trends and seasonality to refine forecasts.
• Supports the SIOP/IBP process with forecast analysis and cross-functional input.
• Performs forecast variance and root-cause analyses to improve accuracy.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align assumptions.
• Prepares recurring forecast reports and dashboards for business reviews.
• Communicates forecast trends and risks clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supports data quality and master data management in forecasting systems.

Skills

Forecasting analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Influence others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, Statistics, Supply Chain Management or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

SAP or ERP system

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop, maintain, and improve statistical forecasts across products, markets, and regions. You will analyze historical trends, seasonality, and promotions to drive accurate demand planning.

The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations, producing dashboards and reports, communicating risks clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and supporting continuous process improvements.