Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Eaton's Data Center division is currently seeking a Demand Planner to join our team. This position is hybrid with preference for this person to be in Raleigh NC or Woodridge, IL. Will consider remote within the US.

As a Demand Planner, you will be a key member of the Supply Chain team responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving demand forecasts that support production planning, inventory optimization, and customer service objectives. This role partners cross-functionally to align demand signals with supply capabilities and business goals.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and customer inputs.
• Lead demand review activities within the SIOP process, analyzing forecast changes, risks, and opportunities, and recommending actions to meet service and inventory targets.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and key demand drivers; identify root causes and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reporting on forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning assumptions to leadership.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Operations to incorporate promotions, new program assumptions, customer commitments, and market intelligence into forecasts.
• Monitor demand variability and identify risks related to forecast volatility, capacity constraints, or customer changes.
• Maintain accurate demand planning and item master data within the ERP and planning systems.
• Support inventory optimization by balancing forecast accuracy, service levels, and working capital objectives.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) by developing ramp-up/ramp-down forecasts and managing lifecycle transitions and phase-in/phase-out plans.

This Role Could Be The Next Step In Your Career If You Demonstrate The Following Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of related professional experience

You Will Set Yourself Apart By Demonstrating Some Or All Of The Following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• ERP Experience, SAP and Kinaxis Preferred
• CPIM or other supply chain certification
• Experience in a supply chain buying, planning, or scheduling role
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts

We Will Not Consider Candidates Who:

• No relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL or Raleigh, NC, or be based remotely within the United States. Active Duty Military Service Member candidates are exempt from these geographic requirements.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Keys To Role Success:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ERP requirements and customer order processing
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present data effectively to support recommendations regarding production plan/master schedule
• Ability to work in a growth oriented and fast paced work environment.
• Ability to adjust work priorities to meet continuously changing schedules
• Ability to set priorities and accomplish goals within time constraints.
• Maintaining sense of urgency to customers' requirements.
• Microsoft Office proficiency