Demand Planning Manager
HybridMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts for industrial motor product lines across regions, channels, and customers. Analyze historical sales trends, market signals, seasonality, and business intelligence to build statistical forecasts and incorporate commercial, product, and operational inputs into a consensus demand plan. Partner with Sales, Product Management, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to align demand plans with business objectives and drive consensus forecasting. Serve as a key contributor to the monthly S&OP/SIOP process, preparing demand review materials and executive updates while collaborating with supply planning teams to reflect supply realities. Monitor demand-driven inventory requirements and recommend actions that balance service levels, inventory turns, and working capital. Support new product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life planning by quantifying demand impacts and monitoring volume shifts. Develop forecasting models, dashboards, and executive readouts to perform root cause analysis of forecast misses and identify opportunities to improve planning cadence and data quality. Work in a hybrid model onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord location at least three days per week. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline with minimum five years of experience in demand planning and forecasting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or S&OP / SIOP
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, motors, automation, power transmission, or engineered equipment industries
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable recommendations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience working with ERP / MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or equivalent systems
- Experience with forecasting and planning tools
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization
Desired Qualifications
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, IBF, or equivalent supply chain certification
- Experience participating in or supporting a mature S&OP / SIOP process
- Knowledge of industrial motor markets, OEM channels, distribution networks, and aftermarket demand patterns
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, or advanced analytics platforms
- Experience with demand sensing and scenario planning methods
- Exposure to multi-site manufacturing and global supply chain environments
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