Senior Demand Planner

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The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for driving Middleby Residential’s forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and sales & operations planning (S&OP) process across brands for merchandise and parts. The ideal candidate has deep experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with the sales, marketing, operations, and procurement teams. The Senior Demand Planner builds accurate demand forecasts, analyzes market trends, and ensures alignment between business strategy and supply chain execution.

• Develops and maintains rolling forecasts using historical data, market trends, and business intelligence.
• Owns key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, fill rate, and service level.
• Analyzes demand drivers, product lifecycle changes, promotions, and customer trends to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitors and adjusts forecasts based on seasonality, customer orders, distribution channel requirements, and macroeconomic factors.
• Leverages advanced planning tools and ERP systems for demand planning and forecasting.
• Gathers field intelligence for forecasting through collaboration with key accounts.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives for demand planning processes and tool selection.
• Develops risk matrices and mitigation plans for demand volatility, supply disruptions, and geopolitical factors.
• Conducts scenario planning to prepare for demand surges, supply disruptions, and market volatility.

• Analyzes inventory levels and implements strategies to reduce excess and minimize stockouts.
• Defines safety stock parameters and reorder points based on demand variability and service level targets.
• Designs and implements inventory segmentation strategies (e.g., ABC analysis, demand variability).
• Supports product launches, promotions, and customer programs with aligned demand plans.

• Leads S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings and drives consensus across departments.
• Communicates insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with strategic goals.
• Partners with procurement to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing aligned with demand.
• Partners with production teams to translate demand into level-loaded schedules that optimize labor and equipment.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and operations teams to balance workloads and avoid bottlenecks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain roles, within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading S&OP or IBP (Integrated Business Planning) cycles.
• Strong proficiency with forecasting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sys Pro, IBP, Logility, Intuendi).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or other analytics tools is a plus.
• High-level understanding of procurement, inventory management, and production planning.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and influence without authority in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, including oral, written, and formal presentations.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing goals and objectives.
• Experience in fast-paced, high SKU-count environments preferred.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary