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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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