Demand Planner - CV Country/Region: US Location: Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061 Req ID 81686 | Vernon Hills, United States ZF Services, LLC **Job Description** **About the Team** Responsible for the implementation and management of a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Aftermarket Commercial Vehicle parts. Reviews and adjusts forecast as needed with materials management, operations and sales / customer facing teams. Ensures timely procurement of inbound materials and monitoring of inventory levels in support of customer requirements. **What you can look forward to as Demand Planner:** + Lead S&OP locally and integrate to divisional and global S&OP processes + Review forecast trends and alerts to determine adjustments required + Review demand history / fluctuation along with known upcoming demand changes with sales and customer facing teams + Review lost sales and service level misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions + Create, monitor and drive improvements through supply chain metrics + Manage supplier tracking, delivery performance and improvements + Provide input to inventory planner / MRP settings as needed to cover demand variation + Track and provide feedback on inventory KPIs + Use of traditional and advanced spreadsheet modeling tools + Monitor critical suppliers for capacity issues & long-term planning + Manage constrained items to internal resolution and communication of shortage issues **Your profile as Demand Planner:** + Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain or Business preferred + Three to five years of supply chain related experience + Experienced in ERP systems + Must be highly analytical with strong computer and spreadsheet skills + Ability to develop and manage supplier metrics + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to participate on a team + Problem solving skills and ability to prioritize with a sense of urgency + Ability to manage projects and coordinate/lead meetings + Understanding of and ability to apply the TS16949 standard **Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills:** + A supportive collaborative team environment + Annual Incentive Plan + Paid Vacation + 401k Plan + Health Care Benefits + Paid Holidays + A strong diversity culture + Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Demand Planner - CV and apply now! Contact Bethany Vijayakumar DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran **What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?** At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: