Production Demand Planner

Company Overview

American Trailer World (“ATW”) is a leading diversified manufacturer, retailer and distributer of professional and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories. ATW, headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area, is North America’s largest vertically integrated trailer manufacturer. The company was formed through the combination of Big Tex and American Trailer Works in 2016. Its nationally recognized brands include Big Tex Trailers, CM Truckbeds, PJ Trailers, BWise Trailers, Carry-On Trailer, Dakota Bodies, RC Trailers, and BigTex Trailer World. ATW operates several manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and retail stores. Its products are sold to dealers, retailers, Big Box retailers and OEMs, all of which serve a variety of end markets including agriculture, construction, landscaping, recreational, automotive, and general industrial markets.

Job Overview

Primary focus of the Production Demand Planner (SIOP Analyst) is to create and maintain the sales, inventory, and production plans in partnership with cross-functional teams. This role is responsible for gaining alignment of SIOP plan with Sales, Scheduling, and Operations to achieve the company’s business objectives. In addition, they will be responsible for developing item & warehouse level demand plans and assisting in the creation of component consumption forecasts.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate regular SIOP meetings with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Executive teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Product Development teams to develop accurate monthly demand plans across all Pro-Grade business units
• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure production capacity aligns with demand requirements
• Coordinate with Scheduling and Fulfillment teams to optimize the production schedule and drive improvements in customer delivery, inventory optimization, and labor efficiency
• Identify root cause SIOP variances and coordinate with teams on corrective actions to demand and supply plans
• Drive Manufacturing Footprint Optimization initiatives by ensuring alignment between production strategy and network capabilities
• Monitor key performance indicators related to SIOP processes
• Take ownership of customer centric culture by reinforcing positive and respectful relationships with both internal and external partners
• Provide assistance with other projects and reporting upon request to support the business

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3 years of SIOP, Demand, Production, or Merchandise Planning experience
• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PPT, and PBI
• Excellent time management, communication, teamwork, and complex problem-solving skills