Strategic Demand Planner | Forecasting & Inventory Lead

Standard Motor Products; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to own forecast generation, execution, and inventory optimization for assigned categories within Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions.

You will produce timely statistical forecasts in RELEX, support transitions from Logility and JDE, and lead demand reviews with cross-functional partners. You will set safety-stock and replenishment parameters, analyze performance, and mentor other planners while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis experience.
• Hands-on experience with advanced planning/forecasting systems and ERP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end forecast generation and maintenance for assigned categories and divisions in RELEX, during transitions from Logility and JDE.
• Analyze performance and forecast variance; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Incorporate customer demand signals and promotional activity with CPFR for assigned accounts.
• Support new product introductions, SKU additions, lifecycle transitions, and obsolescence.
• Manage forecast exceptions and investigate root causes of issues.
• Provide operational support with category-level performance reporting using templates and BI tools.
• Mentor and share best practices with Demand Planners; promote planning discipline.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Analytics or related field

Tools

ERP

Excel

Outlook

RELEX

Logility

JDE

Job description

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to own forecast generation, execution, and inventory optimization for assigned categories within Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions.

You will produce timely statistical forecasts in RELEX, support transitions from Logility and JDE, and lead demand reviews with cross-functional partners. You will set safety-stock and replenishment parameters, analyze performance, and mentor other planners while