Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & SIOP Partner

Bpp Mfg; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BPP seeks a Demand Planner to own the rolling 12-month unconstrained demand forecast and to serve as the planning bridge between the Commercial team and the SIOP process. The role translates inputs such as bookings history, opportunity pipeline, and market signals into a single consensus demand plan that feeds the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

The candidate will work closely with Commercial, Finance, and the Master Scheduler, applying statistics and ERP planning tools (D365, Excel, Power BI)

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or commercial analytics in a manufacturing or B2B environment.
• Statistical forecasting methods, regression, and demand modeling.
• Hands-on proficiency with an enterprise ERP planning suite; D365 preferred.
• Advanced Excel; working proficiency with Power BI.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business Analytics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the rolling 12-month demand forecast, integrating historical bookings, opportunity pipeline, and Commercial Business input into a single consensus demand signal.
• Translate opportunity-stage pipeline data into probability-weighted demand by product family, configuration, and customer segment.
• Lead the regular Demand Review with Commercial Business leadership to validate assumptions and lock the committed forecast that enters SIOP.
• Apply statistical forecasting methods, regression, and demand modeling to historical and pipeline data; refine forecast models over time.
• Develop and maintain probabilistic demand scenarios for high-uncertainty opportunities and new product introductions.
• Deliver the consensus demand plan to the Master Scheduler on the defined SIOP cadence; surface risks and opportunities early.

Skills

Statistical forecasting

Regression analysis

Power BI

Excel

D365

ERP planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

D365 (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Power BI

Job description

BPP seeks a Demand Planner to own the rolling 12-month unconstrained demand forecast and to serve as the planning bridge between the Commercial team and the SIOP process. The role translates inputs such as bookings history, opportunity pipeline, and market signals into a single consensus demand plan that feeds the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

The candidate will work closely with Commercial, Finance, and the Master Scheduler, applying statistics and ERP planning tools (D365, Excel, Power BI)