What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at GAF?
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job SummaryThe role of Demand Planner plays an integral role in contributing to GAF's success. This individual will improve the planning and execution of GAF's Supply Chain through collaborative and effective forecasting for key markets and products.Essential Duties
- Develop, implement, and publish demand forecasts for primary manufactured product categories, geographies, and third-party purchased products.
- Analyze market data, sales pipeline information, and historical sales trends to create accurate demand plans.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and other key business leaders to align on a consensus demand plan.
- Implement and maintain demand forecasting models, methods, and tools to improve accuracy.
- Focus on short-term (3–6 months) and mid-term (6–24 months) forecast horizons, updated on a monthly basis.
- Track, monitor, and adjust forecasts based on actual volumes, quoting activity, and key market intelligence.
- Establish and share metrics to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, cost savings, and working capital performance.
- Work closely with Residential Supply Planning to ensure service level targets are met and inventory is effectively managed.
- Drive value within the Integrated Supply Chain by enhancing collaboration with customers and optimizing end-to-end planning processes.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to understand industry drivers and translate them into actionable demand plans.
- Facilitate forecast review meetings for assigned geographies and product categories.
- Act as the primary contact for external customers and partners, incorporating their data to refine demand processes.
- Leverage customer feedback and data to improve forecast accuracy.
- Support the implementation and optimization of SAP IBP for Demand Planning.
- Maintain and update master data relevant to demand planning processes.
- Use system capabilities to monitor, report, and act on key forecasting metrics.
- Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or any related field
- 1 years of related experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics, Demand Planning, Analytics, and/or a high-volume manufacturing, distribution, and production planning environment.
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
- Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
- Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Communicate/Talking - Frequently
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Occasionally
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
