About this role
The Demand Analyst – Production develops accurate demand forecasts and production plans to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and support customer service objectives. This role uses planning systems and data analysis to monitor performance, resolve forecast and inventory issues, and align replenishment activities across Operations, Procurement, Finance, Service, and global teams.
- Demand Planning & Forecasting Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and business intelligence.
- Align demand plans with product lifecycle and operational strategies.
- Assess impact of machine sales forecasts on capacity planning, forecasts & adjusting forecasts using overrides and planning parameters Provide regular demand reports and insights to stakeholders.
- Review & resolve Planning forecast alerts Maintain & input forecasts for new product launches Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models to improve performance.
- Supply & Replenishment Planning Release purchase requisitions (Glory Japan) Develop weekly production plans in conjunction with planning team Monitor component and base unit availability and drive improvements Analytics & Reporting Conduct ad hoc analysis using appropriate systems Develop and monitor planning and purchasing KPIs Ability to interpret system-generated alerts and take action Root cause analysis of forecast and inventory issues Data-driven decision making Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Inventory Optimization Balance inventory investment with operational level goals.
- Collaborate with supply planning to ensure adequate stock levels for critical parts and products.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to excess or obsolete inventory.
- Lead return & scrap actions based on demand signals Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Finance, Service, and Operations to align forecasts with financial and operational targets.
- Represent U.S. requirements in appropriate system(s) Work with warehouse, procurement, and production leadership to ensure timely replenishment procurement & production planning.
- Coordinate with global teams on inventory and planning alignment Support special projects related to demand planning and process improvement.
- Systems & Data Management Utilize ERP and planning systems to manage forecasts and inventory data.
- Maintain data integrity and prioritize updates to support accurate planning.
- Raise & Coordinate system & data change requests Ensure BOM accuracy Generate performance dashboards and KPIs for executive reporting.