Strategic Demand Planner | SIOP & Forecasting

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning Associate Analyst to contribute to SIOP implementation and manage demand planning across the business.

The role involves translating forecasts, reviewing trends, and coordinating with Finance and Master Scheduler to meet demand while maintaining forecast accuracy. You will maintain forecasts in Oracle and support regular SIOP meetings, ensuring alignment with product and capacity constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of demand drivers and forecasting methods.
• Experience with forecasting methodology and impact on finances and operations.

Responsibilities

• Translates monthly demand into weekly buckets to meet supply/demand patterns.
• Maintains rolling forecast (5 quarters) and aligns with capacity constraints.
• Collaborates with Master Scheduler to align weekly supply with demand.
• Analyzes customer accounts to identify trends, drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Maintains forecasting accuracy metrics and supports SIOP reviews.
• Maintains SIOP metrics/RAILs and reconciliation of forecast vs. actual demand.
• Works with BD and PLM to manage product transitions and obsolescence.
• Facilitates regular SIOP meetings and supports business plan execution.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning Associate Analyst to contribute to SIOP implementation and manage demand planning across the business.

The role involves translating forecasts, reviewing trends, and coordinating with Finance and Master Scheduler to meet demand while maintaining forecast accuracy. You will maintain forecasts in Oracle and support regular SIOP meetings, ensuring alignment with product and capacity constraints.