Demand Planner

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets. Position Summary The Demand Planner supports the enterprise demand planning process by developing, maintaining, and refining product-level and customer-level demand forecasts. This role works closely with the Demand Planning Manager and collaborates with Sales to ensure accurate and timely demand signals flow into the S&OP process, enabling effective supply planning and inventory management. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain statistical demand forecasts at the product, customer, and regional level using ERP and forecasting tools. Collaborate with Sales team members to gather market intelligence, customer insights, and promotional plans that inform and improve forecast accuracy. Participate in the monthly S&OP demand review process, preparing forecast inputs, variance analyses, and supporting documentation. Monitor forecast accuracy and bias at assigned product/customer levels; identify root causes of forecast error and implement corrective actions. Maintain clean and accurate demand data within the ERP system, including item-level planning parameters and historical demand records. Support new product introduction (NPI) planning by developing initial demand assumptions in coordination with Sales and the Demand Planning Manager. Generate regular demand planning reports and dashboards to communicate forecast status and KPI performance. Identify demand trends, seasonality, and anomalies; escalation significant demand shifts to the Demand Planning Manager. Coordinate with Supply Planning to communicate demand changes that may impact supply feasibility or inventory levels. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Competencies Analytical Skills: Work with data to develop, analyze, and refine statistical forecasts. Attention to Detail: Maintain accurate demand data, planning parameters, and forecast records. Communication Skills: Engage with Sales and cross‑functional teams to gather inputs and communicate forecast status. Organizational Skills: Manage multiple product lines, customers, and deadlines simultaneously. Adaptability: Adjust forecasts and priorities in response to changing market conditions and business needs. Continuous Improvement: Learn and apply new forecasting methods, tools, and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field required. Minimum 2 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proficiency with ERP systems required; INFOR/SyteLine experience highly preferred. Experience using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for reporting and analysis preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, experience with statistical forecasting tools a plus. APICS CPIM or IBF CPF certification preferred. Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization. Compensation Compensation will be based on internal equity and may vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. JAX Compensation Range: $80,501 – 97,618 USD. Why Join IEM At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey. Non-Discrimination Statement IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. Privacy Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to IEM's Workforce Member Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr