Demand Planner

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview The Demand Analyst, as part of the S&OP team,m is responsible for forecast accuracy at a part number level for assigned locations, customers, RS, and product lines. He/Spartnersner with product management, sales teams, and customers in the creation of a consensus forecast and understands any significant changes/exceptions to the demand trends. The role supports the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through data-driven demand analysis, ensuring alignment between market demand, inventory strategy, and operational constraints to support business objectives. Job Requirements Partner with different teams during the S&OP process to align demand plans and forecasts.Create and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, customer trends, and market insights Manage demand forecasts by region, customer, and product, making adjustments as needed.Track forecast accuracy and compare forecasts against actual demand; identify gaps and corrective actions. Prepare and present demand planning updates, risks, and opportunities during review meetings.Use planning tools such as SAP, IBP, Salesforce, and Excel to support forecasting and communication. Maintain MRP settings and safety stock levels for assigned products.Analyze inventory trends and support inventory planning strategies.Help resolve demand-related issues, including late deliveries and excess or obsolete inventory.Improve forecasting tools, data quality, and reporting efficiency. Perform demand analysis, trend reviews, and scenario planning.Support demand planning activities for new products, transfers, migrations, and other projects. Ensure demand planning data and systems remain accurate and up to date.Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales teams to improve forecast quality and delivery performance. Coordinate with key customers to align demand forecasts.Follow company policies, procedures, and attendance requirements. What your background should look like Bachelor’s degree required; APICS certification is a plus.At least 3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Demand Analysis, or Supply Chain Planning. Experience supporting S&OP and cross-functional planning processes. Knowledge of Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, and Supply Chain operations.Experience in forecasting, demand analysis, and forecast accuracy tracking. Hands-on experience with SAP, IBP, ERP, or similar planning tools; strong Excel skills required. Strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.Good communication and presentation skills.Fluent in English.Chinese or Spanish language skills are a plus, depending on business needs. Experience working in a global or cross-functional environment is an advantage.Continuous improvement mindset and ability to enhance planning processes Familiarity with AI-powered forecasting and analytics tools is preferred.Ability to use data and AI insights to support planning, reporting, and decision-making. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.