Strategic Demand Planner & SIOP Lead

Position Summary

SUMMARY:

The Division Demand Manager owns the end-to-end demand planning process for assigned product lines/markets/customers across a complex, multi-site division. This role develops and maintains divisional forecasting models, converts customer and market inputs into a consensus forecast, and enables informed decision-making through structured analytics and performance reporting. Success requires strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

Does Not Have Direct Reports

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Modeling

• Own and continuously improve the demand forecast (short-, mid-, and long-range) for division.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models using historical demand, customer signals, pipeline/quote activity, market indicators, and seasonality.
• Lead forecast assumptions management, including:
  • New product introductions (NPI), product life cycle changes, and end-of-life planning.
  • Promotions, price actions, customer program changes, and major demand events.
• Drive improvements to forecast accuracy, bias, and stability using standard metrics and root-cause analysis.

SIOP Coordination

• Lead demand inputs for the multi-site SIOP cadence, ensuring timely, accurate, and validated demand data.
• Facilitate consensus forecasting meetings with Sales/Marketing and align outcomes with Operations and Finance.
• Support supply & executive SIOP reviews with clear insights, risks, and recommended actions.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform sales trend analysis and customer/market segmentation to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that provide visibility to:
  • Forecast accuracy (MAPE/accuracy), bias, and error drivers
  • Demand variability and forecast volatility
  • Customer service impacts and demand-related constraints
• Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations to improve profitability and working capital.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Business Development/ Pricing to validate customer demand signals, pipeline assumptions, and program forecasts.
• Coordinate with Customer Experience to improve demand visibility, order patterns, and customer communication for demand shifts.
• Promote standard work, governance, and continuous improvement in demand planning processes.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Contracts, Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience driving forecast/process improvements in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.

Analytical Tools & Systems

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems and planning tools (e.g., SAP, RS6000, and POPS/AMAPS).
• Experience with Power BI (or similar BI/visualization tools) for dashboards and self-service analytics.

Communication & Professional Skills

• Strong ability to communicate complex data clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience motivating and driving a cross-functional team to achieve results.

Core Competencies

• Customer-demand orientation and commercial awareness
• Structured problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Continuous improvement mindset

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
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