Sr Demand Planner

Sr Demand Planner

The Sr Demand Planner will be responsible for developing accurate and data-driven demand forecasts to support business planning and inventory management. This role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Category Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive forecast accuracy across multiple customer channels including Retail, Wholesale, and OEM. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in forecasting tools, and a deep understanding of demand planning processes to deliver high-quality insights and reporting that support business goals.

In addition, the Sr Demand Planner will play a key role in managing and optimizing demand planning systems and software. This includes maintaining data integrity and working with IT and data teams to enhance tool capabilities and automation.

To succeed in this role, the Sr Demand Planner must demonstrate a strong blend of business acumen, analytical capability, and cross-functional collaboration skills:

• Business Acumen:
  Deep understanding of how various functions—such as sales, supply chain, finance, and operations—interconnect to drive business performance.
• Adaptability:
  Able to respond effectively to changing market conditions, shifting customer demand, and evolving business priorities.
• Resilience Under Pressure:
  Maintains focus, quality, and efficiency when managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical and Project Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage demand planning initiatives from end to end while interpreting complex data to drive decision-making.
• Communication:
  Clear, concise communicator with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration:
  
  Builds strong working relationships across teams and functions, promoting alignment and shared ownership of forecasting outcomes.
• Change Orientation:
  Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and is skilled at supporting adoption of new tools, methodologies, and ways of working.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, or Statistics. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related supply chain planning function, preferably within the automotive, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries.
• Hands-on experience with demand planning software, preferably O9 Solutions; familiarity with other platforms like Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or Logility is also valued.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and business intelligence tools, with the ability to extract, analyze, and visualize large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Professional certifications such as IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting), APICS CPIM/CSCP, or equivalent are preferred and demonstrate commitment to industry's best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable format to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future;
Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clari…