Program Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Demand Planner

The Demand Planner will be responsible for integrating functions of Business Development, Finance, Operations Planning, Customer Service and Supply Chain to develop demand plans that support the business plan. Scope of responsibilities includes integration of customer provided forecast, vehicle production schedules, constraints and financial plan, while reporting OTD, developing build to stock recommendations, creating burn down plans, forecasting sales and ad hoc reporting.

This position can worked in a hybrid schedule at one of the following locations:

• Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Coralville, Iowa
• Rockford, Illinois
• Richardson, Texas

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain a rolling 18+ month unconstrained demand plan for OE, Aftermarket, and MRO/Spares using historical data, customer insights, and business intelligence
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings to drive alignment and establish a consensus demand plan across stakeholders
• Perform weekly order book reviews and forecast reconciliation to ensure alignment between actual demand and forecast
• Conduct regular program reviews to align on demand variances, key decisions, and planning assumptions
• Analyze demand performance metrics and KPIs, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis with corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy of demand inputs, including ongoing demand data maintenance and validation
• Understand and ensure compliance with customer contracts as they relate to demand planning requirements
• Document and communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and variances in a timely manner to the Program Management Team (PMT) and key stakeholders
• Participate in and support broader SIOP processes, including Financial Reconciliation, Supply Reviews, and Executive SIOP meetings
• Utilize demand planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis) to manage forecasts and maintain demand parameters, including bi-annual parameter reviews
• Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements related to demand planning
• Review and manage adherence to Management Authorized Material (MAM) approval processes as required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment between demand plans and business objectives

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
• Familiarity with SIOP/S&OP processes
• Experience with demand planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP APO/IBP, Oracle, etc.)
• Travel as business needs dictate- 10% a year

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Excel including Pivot tables and VLookUp, data analysis capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• Demonstrated leadership in Demand Planning and Forecasting by effectively coordinating cross-functional efforts and driving alignment across all areas
• Skilled in synthesizing and analyzing complex data sets to draw meaningful insights and support high-impact decision- making
• Experience Data Synthesis

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!