Strategic Demand Planner: Inventory & SIOP

Komatsu; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and/or employee savings programs

Vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Komatsu seeks a Demand Planning Specialist to ensure local inventory supports our North American fleet. You will coordinate with global suppliers to place orders based on demand, lead times, and lifecycle considerations while maximizing wholesale availability and controlling turns.

The role requires 3–5+ years in planning, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. It is an on-site Chicago position with travel ~10% and a compensation range reflecting market standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing or related field.
• 3–5+ years experience in planning and supply chain execution.
• Strong professional communication, written and verbal.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, Servigistics or similar systems.
• Willing to travel about 10%.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage strategic product groups through planning system to control inventory and maintain fill rates.
• Addresses expediting needs to ensure stock availability minimizing backorders.
• Maintains performance metrics, perform root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures.
• Manages capacity constraints of key suppliers and establish supplier relationships.
• Manages core (used parts) requirements to support remanufactured parts.
• Balances market intelligence with system recommendations and participates in monthly SIOP process.

Skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SAP

Servigistics

Job description

Komatsu seeks a Demand Planning Specialist to ensure local inventory supports our North American fleet. You will coordinate with global suppliers to place orders based on demand, lead times, and lifecycle considerations while maximizing wholesale availability and controlling turns.

The role requires 3–5+ years in planning, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. It is an on-site Chicago position with travel ~10% and a compensation range reflecting market standards.