Senior Demand Planner

Company: Clarios
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

What you will do

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

The Senior 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 Senior 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.

How you will do it

Prepare a reliable 24-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, Executive Sales & Operations Planning (ESIOP), 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.

What we look for

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.
Hands-on experience with demand planning software, preferably O9 Solutions; familiarity with other platforms like Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or Logility is also valued.

Preferred

Professional certifications such as IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting), APICS CPIM/CSCP, or equivalent are preferred and demonstrate commitment to industry best practices.
Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with demand planning software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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