Strategic Demand Planner – Forecasting Leader

Milwaukee Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Sr Demand Planner to lead forecasting activities for customers and products, leveraging forecasting software to build statistical models and align with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and replenishment teams.

This role owns the demand portion of the monthly S&OP process, coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional partners to ensure timely, accurate demand plans. Proficiency with Oracle and ERP/WMS systems, plus strong communication, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business or related Technical field.
• 2–5 years directly related experience.
• Understanding of ERP or WMS systems.
• Must have oral and written communication skills for presentations to all levels of customer and management.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to develop a consensus and forecast event drivers across categories and customers.
• Develop complete analysis/timeline related to demand for new product launches.
• Develop aggregate level forecast to align cross-functional planning across the business unit.
• Use and maintain Oracle as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Maintain metrics/scorecards on KPI’s, including forecast accuracy, fill rate, inventory turns, and excess & obsolete inventory.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Mathematics/Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

Oracle

ERP/WMS understanding

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Sr Demand Planner to lead forecasting activities for customers and products, leveraging forecasting software to build statistical models and align with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and replenishment teams.

This role owns the demand portion of the monthly S&OP process, coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional partners to ensure timely, accurate demand plans. Proficiency with Oracle and ERP/WMS systems, plus strong communication, are essential.