Inventory Data Management - Sr. Demand Planner

Job Title: Senior Demand Planner Department: Corporate Demand Planning Location: Lewisville, TX FLSA Status: Exempt Job SummaryThe Senior Demand Planner owns demand forecast generation, forecast execution, and inventory optimization for assigned Standard Motor Products businesses across the Vehicle Control and/or Temperature Control divisions. This role produces timely and accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts in RELEX, during the transition from Logility, and JDE; prepares and leads demand reviews for assigned categories; analyzes business performance; and recommends forecast adjustments that balance customer service, inventory investment, and replenishment discipline.

The role also sets and maintains safety-stock and replenishment parameters for assigned businesses.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end forecast generation and maintenance for assigned categories and divisions in RELEX, during the transition from Logility, and JDE.Analyze business performance and forecast variance (accuracy and bias); recommend and implement forecast adjustments and corrective actions within assigned scope.Incorporate customer demand signals, point-of-sale data, and promotional/preseason activity — in partnership with Customer Collaboration (CPFR) — for assigned accounts.Support new-product introductions, SKU additions, life-cycle transitions, and obsolescence in coordination with Category Management and the business units.Manage forecast exceptions for assigned businesses; investigate root causes and escalate systemic or methodology issues.Provide operational support to the planning process, including recurring category-level performance reporting using established templates and BI tools.Serve as a subject-matter resource and mentor to Demand Planners; support onboarding, share best practices, and promote consistent planning discipline.Oversee inventory optimization to balance service-level targets with cost objectives; review safety-stock and replenishment parameters.Serve as the primary escalation point for forecasting questions and data issues for the demand planning group and cross-functional partners.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.3+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis experienceHands-on experience with advanced planning/forecasting systems and ERP.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel and OutlookStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.JobFamilySupply Chain ManagementJobFunctionInventory Demand PlanningPayTypeSalaryPositionEffectiveStartUTC T00:00:00