Demand Planner

Eaton’s Data Center division is currently seeking a Demand Planner to join our team. This position is hybrid with preference for this person to be in Raleigh NC or Woodridge, IL. Will consider remote within the US.As a Demand Planner, you will be a key member of the Supply Chain team responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving demand forecasts that support production planning, inventory optimization, and customer service objectives.

This role partners cross-functionally to align demand signals with supply capabilities and business goals.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and customer inputs.

Lead demand review activities within the SIOP process, analyzing forecast changes, risks, and opportunities, and recommending actions to meet service and inventory targets.

Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and key demand drivers; identify root causes and implement continuous improvement actions.

Prepare and present weekly and monthly reporting on forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning assumptions to leadership.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Operations to incorporate promotions, new program assumptions, customer commitments, and market intelligence into forecasts.

Monitor demand variability and identify risks related to forecast volatility, capacity constraints, or customer changes.

Maintain accurate demand planning and item master data within the ERP and planning systems.

Support inventory optimization by balancing forecast accuracy, service levels, and working capital objectives.

Support New Product Introductions (NPI) by developing ramp-up/ramp-down forecasts and managing lifecycle transitions and phase-in/phase-out plans.

This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Minimum of three (3) years of demand planning experience

You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementERP Experience, SAP and Kinaxis PreferredCPIM or other supply chain certification

Experience in a supply chain buying, planning, or scheduling role Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts

We will not consider candidates who:

No relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL or Raleigh, NC, or be based remotely within the United States. Active Duty Military Service Member candidates are exempt from these geographic requirements.

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Keys to role success:

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ERP requirements and customer order processing

Ability to demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to present data effectively to support recommendations regarding production plan/master schedule

Ability to work in a growth oriented and fast paced work environment.

Ability to adjust work priorities to meet continuously changing schedules

Ability to set priorities and accomplish goals within time constraints.

Maintaining sense of urgency to customers’ requirements.

Microsoft Office proficiency

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