FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today!
- Lead the monthly demand planning cycle, including statistical forecasting, consensus planning, and executive S&OP alignment
- Develop and maintain accurate forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, location, channel) using Demand Planning tools
- Monitor and improve forecast accuracy, bias, and key KPIs across product categories
- Manage short-term and long-term demand signals, including seasonality, promotions, and market trends
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Demand Planning
- Configure, optimize, and maintain forecasting models, parameters, and exception management workflows
- Analyze system outputs (e.g., exception graphs, projected stockouts) to proactively mitigate risks
- Partner with IT and data teams to enhance system capabilities, integrations, and automation
- Partner with Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing to incorporate promotional and business insights into forecasts
- Collaborate with Supply Planning and Inventory teams to align demand and replenishment strategies
- Facilitate demand review meetings and drive alignment across stakeholders
- Communicate risks, opportunities, and actionable insights to leadership
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards (forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, bias)
- Identify root causes of forecast variances and implement corrective actions
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy in planning processes
- Utilize Power BI, Excel, and other tools to present insights and trends
- Manage and develop a team of demand planners (where applicable)
- Establish standardized processes, documentation, and training programs
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Drive adoption of best practices in demand planning and system utilization
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
- Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand Planning
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Experience leading or participating in S&OP / IBP processes
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment
- Experience in multi-channel environments (retail, wholesale, eCommerce, DTC)
- Knowledge of inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, and supply planning integration
- Experience with large datasets, automation, and process improvement initiatives
- Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement background
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- Attention to detail and process discipline
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Forecast accuracy and bias improvement
- Inventory optimization (DIOH, turns, working capital)
- Service level attainment and product availability
- Adoption and effective use of Blue Yonder planning capabilities
- Process efficiency and cycle time reduction
FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
- Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand Planning
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Experience leading or participating in S&OP / IBP processes
FleetPride Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FleetPride and has not been reviewed or approved by FleetPride.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution are paired with telehealth, EAP, life/AD&D, and disability coverage. Many roles indicate day‑one eligibility for core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays are included, with multiple sources indicating sick time is separate from vacation. Some roles indicate immediate access to PTO and holidays.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance costs are often characterized as manageable. This aligns with a conventional benefits menu that emphasizes practical affordability over premium extras.
FleetPride Insights
What We Do
FleetPride, Inc. Headquartered in Las Colinas, Texas (a Dallas suburb), we are the nation’s largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer replacement parts. FleetPride needs exceptional people to support our ambitious growth plans! We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and exciting opportunities for career development. Company Profile Formed in 1999, FleetPride has grown rapidly and now has more than 300 branches across the country and more than 3,000 employees. Our mission is to be the most reliable parts supplier in every market we serve, and we’ve earned a loyal and growing customer base by providing outstanding service and value. FleetPride offers advantages to large fleets and small operators alike, and capabilities that no other distributor can match. Our local knowledge allows us to tailor products and services to the unique needs of area customers, while our national footprint allows for consistent, reliable service at every branch location. FleetPride’s supply chain expertise ensures that our customers get what they need, when and where they need it, and helps them keep their trucks where they belong – on the road! FleetPride serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries, including freight and shipping, leasing services, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and waste management.
