Demand Planning Analyst

SUMMARY

The Demand Planning Analyst plays a vital role in creating and managing accurate demand forecasts and plans to support strategic and operational goals across multiple factory locations. This position requires strong collaboration with Sales, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment between demand planning, supply chain, and business objectives. The role involves analyzing data, supporting supply and inventory planning processes, and driving continuous improvement. North American travel may be required to provide on-site support at various factory locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate closely with Sales and Product Management teams to define, refine, and align demand forecasts and plans with business and market objectives.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts for multiple factory locations, incorporating short-term and long-term projections.
• Analyze customer forecasts, market trends, and historical data to build accurate and actionable demand plans.
• Create and apply advanced statistical forecasting models, integrating input from key stakeholders to improve accuracy.
• Support Supply Chain teams by ensuring demand plans are integrated with supply and inventory planning processes to optimize service levels and minimize costs.
• Monitor and report on key demand planning metrics, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, and service levels.
• Conduct root cause analysis for forecast discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist Supply Chain teams in developing capacity plans to meet forecasted demand and long-term business strategies.
• Provide expertise and support in the launch of new products, transitions, and end-of-life planning, ensuring demand planning processes are embedded in the product lifecycle.
• Actively participate in the SIOP process supporting the demand planning process and Sales teams.
• Travel as needed within North America to support factory locations and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making and identify areas for process and performance improvement.

*Other duties may be assigned*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, or a related field (APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus).
• 2-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, or Related Fields.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and demand planning tools. Strong statistical and data analysis skills. Advanced MS Excel skills are mandatory; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and experience analyzing complex data sets to deliver actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product Management, and Supply Chain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Experience with SIOP (S&OP) or Business Planning preferred.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

JOB SKILLS

• Proficiency in SAP, including modules related to demand planning, supply chain, and inventory management. Experience with other ERP systems will be considered on a case-by case basis depending on their relevance to the role.
• Experience with Power BI for creating dashboards, visualizing key performance indicators, and sharing insights.
• Familiarity with GIB (or equivalent forecasting modules) for statistical modeling and analysis.

• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment. 
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees.  Portrays a positive and professional image.  Ability to establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds, and educational levels.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to job-related situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Approximately 25% of travel is expected.