Demand Planner

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

Job Description:

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the unconstrained demand forecast to support the company’s SIOP process. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations to deliver a consensus forecast that drives service, inventory, and financial performance.

AS A DEMAND PLANNER, YOU WILL:

• Develop statistical baseline forecasts using historical data and analytics.

• Maintain rolling 12–24-month forecasts.

• Manage forecast segmentation strategies (ABC, product family, channel, customer).

• Ensure forecast accuracy and bias targets are achieved.

• Lead the Demand Review portion of the monthly SIOP cycle.

• Present risks, opportunities, and forecast changes to cross-functional leadership.

• Support executive SIOP presentations with clear data-driven insights.

• Drive consensus alignment between Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

• Identify upside/downside scenarios and model impact on revenue and capacity.

• Ensure forecast changes are clearly communicated to Supply Planning.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field, or 3-5+ years of experience in demand planning or forecasting.

• Strong understanding of MRP and demand planning concepts.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite).

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Strong understanding of SIOP processes.

• Analytical thinking and scenario planning

• Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Onsite Work Arrangement:  

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.  

Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area  

Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and miles of beautiful lake Michigan shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.    

The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!    

Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.  

About Our Location  

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunitie