Demand Planner

About the Role
Schneider Electric is seeking a highly skilled Demand Planner to manage planning and scheduling for two manufacturing facilities.

This role is critical in driving accurate demand forecasts, leading the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process, and creating optimized production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities


* Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts considering Booked & high Probability Sales order.


* Lead monthly SIOP cycles, aligning demand, supply, and inventory strategies across both plants.


* Translate demand plans into supply requirements and detailed production schedules.


* Plan workorders & entre demand forecast in Oracle.


* Optimize plant scheduling to minimize changeovers and maximize throughput.


* Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address exceptions.


* Communicate Schedule risk to all stakeholders external & internal.


* Maintain inventory targets and support inventory accuracy initiatives by supporting Upstream Planning leader.


* Analyze data and provide actionable insights to improve forecast accuracy and schedule performance.


* Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics.


* Drive continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes.


* Responsible for leading the recovery when demand exceeds capacity.


* Propose Demand Shaping options to maintain the revenue projection.


* Define allocation rule with Sales & Marketing and ensure the execution.


* Identify significant business risks and propose mitigation plan to the leadership teams


* Follow SIOP planning processes and ensures that all plants adopt and implement standard business planning practices.

Who will you report to?

You will report to the Up & Downstream - EMS Planning Leader.

This role is an onsite position.

You are required to report to either the Fairfield or West Chester, OH facility 5 days a week.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics, Operations, or Business.


* 5+ years of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Vendor Forecasting experience.


* Experience with Kinaxis, SAP, Oracle, or other planning software packages.


* High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Competencies


* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


* Proven ability to work in a team environment and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments.


* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.


* Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.


* Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team leader who welcomes challenges.


* Foster collaboration and networking...