Demand Planner​/Sr. Demand Planner

Demand Planner / Sr. Demand Planner

Bosch Home Comfort USA – Oakbrook Terrace (Okb)

Fields of work:
Logistics

Position type:
Professional, Full‑time

• Use company forecasting and SAP/APO systems to manage demand planning for a multi‑location, multi‑customer network.
• Apply Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles to understand all factors that influence the forecast and communicate these to Sales, Marketing, & Operations.
• Plan, order and control inventory and design, develop, test, maintain and support fulfillment systems for the supply planning group.
• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning process, from demand consensus building with sales and marketing to agreement on supply/inventory plans with senior leadership.
• Continuously identify and develop areas for improvement related to the monthly forecasting process.
• Perform trend analysis to report inconsistencies with forecasts and actual sales.
• Create and maintain performance metrics comparing forecasts to actual sales, taking into account lag analysis.
• Maintain statistically generated forecasts and related parameters.
• Assist in the monthly Consensus Forecasting Process.
• Participate in the development of inventory and service level strategy to ensure departmental Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA) targets are met.
• Participate in development processes and system enhancements and implementations.
• Develop tools to ensure data integrity of inventory, part‑number maintenance and planning throughout the supply planning system.
• Keep abreast of changes to industry and look to improve processes.

• Continuously improve forecasting processes to improve forecast accuracy.
• Plan, purchase and control several thousand (1,500 to 2,500) inventory items.
• Decisions may significantly impact income, expenses, operations, associates, relations, and customer relations.
• Handle erratic sales patterns.
• Address ever increasing demands from customers.
• Contribute and participate in cross‑functional teams performing a variety of functions.
• Independently analyze and solve problems of moderate complexity, seeking guidance on difficult and complex assignments when needed.

• BS in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years business experience, including at least 1 year in supply chain and logistics functions such as demand planning, production planning, and distribution planning in an automotive or consumer products business with emphasis on forecasting and statistics.
• Experience with SAP/APO is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and strong process development skills.
• Strong forecast management system skills (JDA, I2 Technologies, New Metrics, SAP, Oracle, Logility).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail and multi‑task oriented.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization not available.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

U.S. base salary range: $81,000 – $110,000. Individual pay is determined by experience, job knowledge, and other factors.

Benefits: health, dental, vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with employer match; wellness programs; life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; education expense reimbursement. Learn more at

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing