Demand Planner
Johnson Controls
Job Description
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What you will do
The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support supply chain planning and ensure product availability. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to balance customer demand with inventory optimization. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience in demand planning within a fast-paced, global supply chain environment.
How you will do it
- Forecasting & Analysis
- Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts using statistical models and market intelligence.
- Analyze historical sales data, trends, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy.
- Monitor forecast performance and implement corrective actions to reduce bias and error.
- Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to align demand plans with business objectives.
- Collaborate with demand planners in other regions to consolidate global demand dependency
- Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings to present demand insights and recommendations.
- Support development of forecasts for New Product Introductions in conjunction with NPI processes and gate reviews
- Inventory & Supply Chain Support
- Ensure demand plans support optimal inventory levels and minimize stock-outs or excess inventory.
- Provide input for production planning and procurement decisions.
- Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain demand planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar).
- Generate reports and dashboards to communicate forecast accuracy, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
- Use skills to analyze data for outliers and determine best practice for incorporating into forward looking forecasts
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify process gaps and implement best practices to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry trends, forecasting methodologies, and technology advancements.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Experience: 5–8 years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in demand planning tools and ERP systems (Logility, SAP (APO), JDE, Kinaxis, etc.).
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Experience in a global or multi-site manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with statistical forecasting techniques and machine learning models.
Performance Metrics
- Forecast Accuracy (MAPE, Bias).
- Inventory Turns and Service Level.
- Contribution to S&OP effectiveness.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000-107,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
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