Demand Planner

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Parsippany, NJ, USA
In-Office
84K-116K Annually
Junior
Energy
The Role
Develops and publishes demand forecasts for manufactured and purchased products across markets and geographies. Analyzes sales, market, pipeline, and historical data; collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Finance, customers, and Supply Planning to create consensus plans. Maintains forecasting models, metrics, master data, and SAP IBP processes while improving forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory management, cost savings, and working capital performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.


Job Summary
The role of Demand Planner plays an integral role in contributing to GAF's success. This individual will improve the planning and execution of GAF's Supply Chain through collaborative and effective forecasting for key markets and products.
Essential Duties
  • Develop, implement, and publish demand forecasts for primary manufactured product categories, geographies, and third-party purchased products.
  • Analyze market data, sales pipeline information, and historical sales trends to create accurate demand plans.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and other key business leaders to align on a consensus demand plan.
  • Implement and maintain demand forecasting models, methods, and tools to improve accuracy.
  • Focus on short-term (3–6 months) and mid-term (6–24 months) forecast horizons, updated on a monthly basis.
  • Track, monitor, and adjust forecasts based on actual volumes, quoting activity, and key market intelligence.
  • Establish and share metrics to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, cost savings, and working capital performance.
  • Work closely with Supply Planning to ensure service level targets are met and inventory is effectively managed.
  • Drive value within the Integrated Supply Chain by enhancing collaboration with customers and optimizing end-to-end planning processes.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to understand industry drivers and translate them into actionable demand plans.
  • Facilitate forecast review meetings for assigned geographies and product categories.
  • Act as the primary contact for external customers and partners, incorporating their data to refine demand processes.
  • Leverage customer feedback and data to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of SAP IBP for Demand Planning.
  • Maintain and update master data relevant to demand planning processes.
  • Use system capabilities to monitor, report, and act on key forecasting metrics.

Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or any related field required
  • 2+ years of related experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics, Demand Planning, Analytics, and/or a high-volume manufacturing, distribution, and production planning environment.

Physical Demands
  • Stationary Position - Frequently
  • Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
  • Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
  • Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
  • Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Occasionally
  • Handling - Occasionally
  • Grasping - Occasionally
  • Communicate/Talking - Frequently
  • Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Working Conditions
  • Temperature Change - Occasionally

Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0Travel Requirements: 5%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $84,000-$115,500

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of related experience in supply chain/logistics, demand planning, analytics, or a high-volume manufacturing, distribution, or production planning environment
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
213 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofer partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and a NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.

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