Senior Demand Planner

Perfection Hy-Test Company

Come join a team where People make the difference!

As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

As one of the most critical roles in our business, the Sr. Demand Planner is responsible for predicting and forecasting demand and ensuring we have inventory on hand to support the beating heart of our business, production and fulfillment. Success in this role directly translates to our ability to execute our highest promise to our customers - on-time order delivery, in full.

• Fully own the demand planning and forecasting for the part types / categories assigned to you in our automotive electronics focused business including additional focus on special order demand, campaigns and new program launches.
• Collaborate and partner with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Operations, Production, Finance & IT / Business Technology to understand requirements and develop material planning strategies accordingly.
• Maintain appropriate stocking (DIOH / WIOH) levels for production components to meet forecasts and demands by planning and overseeing inventory management processes, including the implementation of safety stock strategies.
• Utilize our database of approved vendors for current products and work collaboratively with the team to ensure timely material flow.
• Establish regular system-queries to monitor inventory levels in feeder warehouse(s) and our customer-facing fulfillment warehouse. Coordinate with Sales, Operations and Production to maintain accurate work orders to support weekly order fulfillment.
• Utilize our highly tailored ERP tools to define weekly inventory gaps in finished goods fulfillment warehouse; using automated tools, make sound decision‑making and offline planning decisions to agree/disagree with system-driven production work orders.
• From start to finish, manage, set priority, and guide work orders to completion and ingestion into finished goods fulfillment warehouse.
• Communicate effectively with Purchasing and Operations Team on demand changes for quick response and follow‑through as well as impact on stocking levels for the Operations Team.
• Collaborate with Purchasing / Sourcing Team on supplier performance.
• Clear understanding and importance of Excess & Obsolescence policy (“E&O”) implicationsin your work.
• Support / back‑up for Buyers

• Take ultimate pride in the ownership and accuracy of your work.
• Commit to understanding and delivering results.
• Make decisions based on data and analytics.
• Take decisive action, including learning from productive failures.
• Trust and respect the roles and responsibilities of the team.
• Foster open and transparent communication within the organization.
/ulRequirements & Characteristics Desired
• Proven track record of successful inventory or materials planning in a high SKU-count environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially as an Excel power user)
• Experience with supply chain software tools like MRP, PSI are highly desirable.
• Experience with SYSPRO ERP is highly desirable.
• Experience and familiarity supporting national retail customers is desirable.
• Intellectually sharp and highly motivated, with a relentless drive for success.
• A hands‑on approach, finding satisfaction in rolling up sleeves and "getting it done," whether independently or in collaboration with others.
• Possesses outstanding character.
• A dedicated team player who is genuinely invested in the success of others, fostering a true enjoyment of collaborative work.
• Strikes a balance between working smart and working hard. We all commit to doing whatever it takes to achieve our goals and mission, without…