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Iteris, Inc. · 2 months ago

Sr. Demand Planner [Santa Ana, CA]

Santa Ana, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $108K/yr

5+ years exp

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Demand Planner to forecast materials and finished goods, manage inventory levels, and report key metrics. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and comprehensive reporting to ensure efficient business operations.

Cloud InfrastructureConsultingInformation TechnologySmart CitiesTransportation

Responsibilities

Analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other variables to predict future customer demand and create, refine, and manage forecasting models to improve accuracy and adapt to new information

Forecasting material needs for production and collaborating with the master scheduler for replenishment

Coordinating closely with sales, marketing, production, and operations to align promotions, new product launches, and supply chain strategies

Generating finished goods and financial forecasts to meet requirements and project inventory levels

Preparing comprehensive reports on inventory levels, forecasting accuracy, fill rates (order, line, unit, warehouse, and channel), customer service levels, and other key performance indicators to evaluate supply chain performance

Qualification

Demand planning toolsInventory management softwareData analysisForecasting modelsMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, finance, economics, or a related field is typically required

Five to seven (5–7) years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, analytics, or materials management, often with supervisory responsibilities

Experience with both direct and distribution channels and various fill rate metrics is essential

Proficiency in inventory and supply chain management software (e.g., Oracle, ERP systems), demand planning tools (like SAP/APO, NetSuite, or Oracle), advanced skills in Salesforce, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and interpret financial and operational impacts

Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Proven track record in multiple forecasting models – Quantitative and Qualitative