Demand Planner, NA

Demand Planner, NA (North America)

The Demand Planner, NA (North America) is a dual-function role that is critical to aligning sales forecasting, market intelligence, and customer demand with operational planning to drive business results. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to optimize demand planning accuracy and sales performance tracking.

Responsible for long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals. Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns. Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Demand Planning :

• Lead the monthly and weekly S&OP cycle DR (Demand Review) and S&OE (Sales and Operation Execution) planning process, incorporating statistical forecasting, sales input, and marketing activities.
• Maintain and update a rolling 18 month and 60 month demand forecast across product categories and markets.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align demand forecasts with business strategies.
• Identify and address forecast gaps, risks, and opportunities to optimize inventory and service levels.
• Present forecast assumptions and scenarios in the S&OP process, supporting decision-making at the leadership level.
• Monitor demand planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, etc.) and implement continuous improvements.
• Analyze and report on sales performance trends by region, customer, and product line.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the sales team for growth opportunities and underperforming areas.
• Support strategic decision-making by preparing data-driven presentations for leadership.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and scorecards to monitor sales activity, pipeline health, and conversion metrics.
• Collaborate with Finance and Sales to support pricing strategies, customer profitability, and commercial planning.

Sales Analysis :

Salesforce CRM Management & Data Analytics :

Audit & Compliance :

Cross-functional Collaboration :

Required Qualifications and Experience

Preferred Skills

Languages

Core Competencies

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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