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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Demand Planner position is an important role responsible for generating and managing the global demand signal used by downstream supply chain processes to prepare for actual customer demand. Along with using quantitative techniques to manage the baseline demand, the Demand Planner is the integration point for collecting, analyzing, and applying business intelligence from multiple sources. You will manage all facets of the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned products. Also, the Demand Planner will provide leadership for improving best practice plans and will contribute data and decision support analytics to multiple partners. You will report to the Manager, Demand Planning and have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage quantitative forecast elements by analyzing product demand patterns, trends, and seasonality to select the statistical models and parameters.
• Manage qualitative forecast elements by guiding collaboration to obtain relevant data and insights on demand.
• Contribute to new product planning initial forecast estimates; monitor the market response.
• Manage discontinued items; partner to provide a smooth, cost-effective, phase-out.
• Monitor performance indicators and perform post period analysis to determine main reasons for error and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead demand planning agreement efforts; confer with management on forecasting assumptions, analysis, and decisions.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports about demand planning process. Provide data and decision support analyses to partners.
• Work with peers and resources to develop and implement solutions to improve decisions related to demand planning.
• Provide demand related input to supply counterparts to assist with decisions on strategies deployed, inventory levels, and stocking considerations.
• Participate as the demand expert for assigned projects for company programs.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain.
• Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting methods with an understanding of the financial and operational impacts.
• Break down complex data (quantitative and qualitative) into manageable pieces to be used in the forecasting process.
• Propose new ideas and approaches and bring creative ideas to fruition.
• Conflict management.
• Working knowledge of SAP, APO, and MS Excel.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $84,880 - $127,320 with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.