Senior Demand Planner

Company Overview

Allied Air Enterprises is a division of Lennox International. We bring together the collective strengths of seven comfort brands – Armstrong Air, AirEase, Concord, Ducane, Allied, Allied Commercial and Magic-Pak to give distributors and dealers the ultimate source for heating and cooling solutions. From compact residential applications to large commercial projects, Allied Aire Enterprises redefines ease-of-business through breadth of product, resources and competencies unparalleled in the market.

At Allied Air Enterprises , we're proof of how effective good people can be. We've based our entire business on hiring talented, dedicated professionals and giving them the resources needed to thrive. Having the right people can elevate the attitude, ideas, quality and commitment of any facility, and we're proud to say our employees do so every day. The dedication we have for promoting environmental sustainability through innovation is only possible due to our employees’ creativity and their desire to improve the world. We believe they help us create products that are better for homeowners, better for the environment, and better for the professional dealers who install them every day.

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Under limited direction, the Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining a demand (sales) forecast for finished goods and/or parts & supplies to drive financial and inventory decisions. May also guide other demand planners on more complex tasks.

• Articulates advanced forecasting, economic knowledge and statistical expertise in preparing a sales forecast in units and dollars, and has sole ownership and accountability for creating short term and long term demand plans to support a multi-billion dollar business unit.
• Develops the demand consensus forecast for complex and highly visible finished goods and/or parts & supplies, utilizing the statistical forecast as the baseline and incorporating new business, promotions, external market factors, and new product introductions.
• Works with sales, marketing, finance, and product management to gather the necessary information and drive forecasting accountability throughout the organizations.
• Determines the best metrics to use to identify and address forecast issues.
• Develops new and innovative methods of analyzing data and determines which methods to apply.
• Develops proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to forecasting.
• Responsible for the configuration, parameters, and key figures in the Demand Planning system and recommends & implements improvements to the process.
• Identifies demand planning system and process improvements.
• Fine tunes forecast model parameters and relevant hierarchies.
• Insures quality of team's forecast, and assists in consolidating and aggregating data for team analysis.
• May provide direction and training to less experienced team members.
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferable in Supply Chain/Logistics Management or Business Administration. Masters Degree preferred.
• Requires at least 5 years Supply Chain experience, with at least 2 years Demand Planning.
• Requires a broad understanding of statistical methodologies, strong abilities in forecasting and maintaining demand planning systems, and strong skills with SAP/APO or another advanced planning system.
• Broad knowledge of Supply Chain Management and working in a consensus, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
• Good understanding of best practices in demand planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and solid Customer Relations skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER

Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company matching
• Employee stock purchase program
• Community involvement opportunities
• Robust employee assistance program
• And much, much more!
  
  

The Compensation ran ge for this position is approximately $75k - $93600k and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education.