Demand Planner

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Demand Planner

Irvine, CA / Full-time

Your responsibilities

The Demand Planner is responsible for owning and driving the operational and strategic demand planning process for a portfolio of products. This role requires a highly autonomous individual who can independently identify risks, develop solutions, influence stakeholders, and drive actions across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing.

·        Develop, manage, and continuously improve demand forecasts across multiple product categories using statistical models, business intelligence, market insights, and commercial inputs.

·        Analyze historical sales, market trends, promotional activities, customer demand patterns, and external factors to identify forecast risks and opportunities.

·        Own forecast accuracy and bias performance metrics and proactively implement corrective actions to improve planning quality.

·        Lead monthly forecast collaboration meetings and facilitate alignment between Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and C-level executive stakeholders.

·        Translate business strategies, product launches, promotions, and customer activities into actionable demand plans.

·        Utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify demand trends, root causes, risks, and business opportunities.

·        Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI scorecards that drive visibility and decision-making.

·        Convert complex datasets into actionable business recommendations for senior leadership.

·        Challenge assumptions using data-driven insights while presenting clear recommendations and alternatives.

·        Serve as a subject matter expert on demand planning analytics and forecasting methodologies.

·        Partner closely with Supply Network Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to align inventory strategies with forecasted demand.

·        Proactively identify potential shortages, excess inventory, capacity constraints, and service risks.

·        Recommend inventory optimization actions to support customer service targets and business plan commitments.

·        Support safety stock management, deployment strategies, phase-in/phase-out activities, and new product introductions.

·        Act as the primary planning liaison between Sales, Product Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

·        Facilitate discussions across functional teams to resolve demand and supply challenges.

·        Influence decision-making without direct authority through strong communication and analytical credibility.

·        Present forecasts, assumptions, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership teams and stakeholders.

·        Build trusted relationships across the organization and drive alignment around key business objectives.

·        Drive process improvements that increase forecast accuracy, planning efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

·        Identify opportunities to automate reporting, leverage AI/ML capabilities, and improve planning tools and processes.

·        Champion best practices in analytics, forecasting methodologies, and supply chain planning.

·        Lead strategic projects that improve business performance and planning maturity.

·        Support organizational change initiatives and serve as a change agent within the planning team.

·        Maintain high levels of customer service and operational performance.

·        Provide planning coverage and support for other demand planners as required.

·        Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Your profile

·        Four-Year College (Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Economics, or related quantitative discipline – Required

·        5-7 Years (demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, analytics, operations, or related business functions and relevant experience - Required

·        Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders.

·        Demonstrated success using data and analytics to drive business decisions.

·        Experience working with large datasets and forecasting methodologies.

·        Consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, or durable goods industry experience.

·        Experience with integrated business planning (IBP) or S&OP processes.

·        SAP, APO, IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9, or similar planning systems experience.

·        Travel: 10%

Your Pay & Benefits

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible, then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.

Benefits offered include the following:

·        Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire.

·        Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums.

·        401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service.  The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and includes an annual employer-funded profit-sharing contribution dependent on company profitability.

·        Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.

·        Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.

·        The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line).

·        40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line).

·        12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day).

·        Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program.

·        BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

Further information

Please visit career.bsh-group.com and learn about what makes BSH a Top Employer!

BSH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class.  By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, BSH unleashes its full potential - EOE / AA Employer.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program.

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