Demand Planning Specialist

Demand Planning Specialist

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Associate Director, Supply Chain

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Garland, TX

The Demand Planning Specialist supports the demand forecasting and SIOP processes through forecast maintenance, statistical analysis, performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination. This role assists in generating baseline forecasts and tracking accuracy.

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include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain rolling demand forecast files and update statistical baseline projections
• Generate and maintain statistical forecast models
• Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, and demand variability
• Collect and reconcile forecast inputs from Sales and cross-functional teams
• Track and report forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias, variance)
• Identify forecast variances and perform structured root cause analysis
• Maintain forecast parameters and master data within planning systems
• Update ABC/XYZ classifications and relevant planning attributes
• Prepare demand review analytics and materials for monthly SIOP meetings
• Support development of forecast performance metrics and dashboards
• Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and reporting visibility

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Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events.

Attention to Detail – Demonstrates thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved; carefully monitors the details of own and others’ work to ensure accuracy and quality; plans and organizes time and resources efficiently; completes all work according to procedures and standards.

Business Ethics – Treats people with respect; keep commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relationships; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Customer Focus – Identifies and prioritizes customer needs and recognizes constraints; responds promptly to customer needs; seeks to find out more about customers and provide a better product or service; adopts professional approach to customers; is reliable and delivers on promises.

Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility to own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or informs appropriate person with an alternative plan.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism – Practices good hygiene and presents an appropriate professional appearance; understands how one is perceived by others; takes actions intended to have a position effect on others; makes a friendly impression on others by using good eye contact and using names whenever possible;…