Demand Planner III

Demand Planner Job Type: W2 Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months, Potential extension Location: Sunnyvale, California 94085 Work Setting: Hybrid Pay Rate: $53.00–$55.50/hr., Depending on benefits elected. Job Summary The Demand Planner is responsible for the long-term forecasting and planning of components and service parts. This role manages the Last Time Buy (LTB) planning function within the demand planning organization to help ensure service parts are available in the appropriate quantities to support customer needs. The Demand Planner will collaborate with procurement, engineering, materials planning, and other cross-functional teams to build consensus around LTB proposals. The ideal candidate is results-driven with strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply chain issues. Key Responsibilities Generate accurate long-term forecasts for service parts and components. Develop LTB strategies and recommendations aligned with business and service objectives. Perform detailed demand and inventory analysis to identify key drivers of excess inventory. Drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams to address inventory issues. Identify opportunities to reduce LTB spend through cost-benefit analysis. Lead regular LTB review meetings with senior leadership. Perform repair yield and component failure analysis using historical data and trends. Monitor actual consumption against forecasts and escalate excess inventory or shortage issues to leadership. Conceptualize and implement system solutions to automate, standardize, and improve the overall planning process. Operate effectively within a complex business environment involving multiple internal and external business groups. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) plus 4 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills. Experience with Excel data manipulation and model development. Experience in operations planning. Strong communication skills. Experience building Tableau reports. Good understanding of database fundamentals and SQL. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) plus 2 years of relevant experience. Experience in operations planning within the same or a similar industry. Understanding of reverse supply chain planning concepts within a service organization. Experience with long-term demand planning and scenario-based planning. Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across functional and regional teams within a matrix organization. Detail-oriented and execution-focused with the ability to innovate at a detailed level. Strong business acumen and the ability to use good judgment in ambiguous situations. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent presentation skills. Experience interacting with Director and VP-level leadership. #INDPRO

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