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Senior Demand Planner

Leviton Manufacturing
Bloomingdale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

This position is responsible for executing all aspects of finished goods demand planning. A key responsibility is to facilitate an effective Sales & Operations Planning process. This process includes working with Product Management, Sales, Customer Service and our plants to develop, implement and execute planning strategies supporting our business units' objectives. This position must simultaneously focus on minimizing operational expenses and working capital while meeting our customer's delivery expectations. This role provides the opportunity to work within the Network Solutions Business Unit of Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Sales & Operations Planning process by facilitating periodic review meetings targeting future requirements
  • Develop and implement forecasting policies for each product group in order to achieve inventory objectives; this includes appropriate safety stock strategies
  • Participate in the Product Development process and support product launch and transitions through all stages of the planning process
  • Lead projects related to inventory strategy across product families and item transitions
  • Drive forecasts accuracy improvement through root cause analysis, collaboration and process improvements
  • Identify and resolve variances between demand and forecast and report out forecast accuracy measures
  • Run Demand Plan consensus meetings with Sales, Product Management and Marketing to ensure that promotions, New Product Introduction and other market trends are accurately planned
  • Integrate customer requirements with demand plan
  • Manage demand plan on phase out / phase in, suggest cutover dates that minimize inventory exposure and maintain service levels during transitions.
  • May provide mentorship to Demand Planner I and II's as needed

Qualifications

  • Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and mentor team to drive towards success and foster a culture of excellence
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions
  • Ability to work well in a team environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation
  • Analyze data to make informed decisions
  • Ability to think critically and make informed decisions to optimize performance
  • Broad knowledge of forecasting, product distribution, inventory control, manufacturing processes and master scheduling
  • Advanced knowledge of excel (VBA a plus)
  • Experience in SQL a plus
  • Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or engineering required
  • Masters or MBA a plus
  • APICS, IBF, or CPDF certifications a plus
  • Minimum 5 years' Demand Planning experience required
  • Experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing process a plus
  • Lean manufacturing certification and experience is a plus
  • Experience with Demantra or other Demand Planning software a plus
  • Travel

    Up to 10%

    What We Offer

    Comprehensive benefits include :

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
  • 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer time off
  • For more information about benefits, please go to : https : / / careers.leviton.com / benefits

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

    Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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    Pay Range

    95,000 - $110,000 per year)

    Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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