Senior Demand Planner

Clarios

Senior Demand Planner responsible for accurate demand forecasts supporting business planning and inventory management. Collaborating with Sales and Supply Chain teams across various customer channels.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Prepare a reliable 36-month unit forecast for assigned customers and channels using historical data, customer input, market trends, and statistical modeling
Support in key planning processes including demand reviews, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Sales & Operations Execution (SOE), and other ad hoc reporting or analysis requests
Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and forecast attainment by monitoring performance metrics, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions
Lead the monthly demand review meetings, presenting forecasts, key assumptions, changes, and actionable insights for decision-making
Maintain the demand planning system by ensuring accurate master data, managing history loads, adjusting for new or discontinued products, and coordinating with supply points and sales regions
Generate and maintain statistical forecasts, adjusting model parameters to improve accuracy and reflect business realities
Provide actionable reporting on forecast accuracy, variance analysis vs financial plans, and changes from previous cycles
Collaborate with Sales to incorporate judgmental forecasts, account-level intelligence, and upcoming promotions or shifts in customer behavior
Monitor and analyze customer POS, inventory levels, and order trends to refine forecast inputs and support inventory planning
Support the planning process by providing ad hoc analysis and reports to supply planning, finance, and commercial teams
Continuously refine and optimize demand forecasting methodologies, tools, and models to align with evolving business needs
Evaluate and recommend forecast accuracy targets for different sales channels and product segments
Maintain and improve forecast tools and models for both mature products and new launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, or Statistics
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand forecastingstatistical modelingvariance analysisdata analysisinventory managementforecast accuracySIOPSOEdata visualizationExcel

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsattention to detailcontinuous improvement mindsetpresentation skillsability to manage competing prioritiesactionable insightscross-functional teamworkcustomer behavior analysis

Certifications

IBFAPICS CPIMAPICS CSCP