Demand Planner

Org Marketing Statement

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $19.9 billion global company.

With annual sales of $19.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

The company has operations in 43 countries around the world.

Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges.

By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Headquartered in Richmond, California, Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division delivers proven gas and fluid delivery systems and components to customers around the globe. We have the ability to integrate multiple technologies into unique solutions that require the highest levels of precision and performance in cost-effective packages.

For semiconductor tool manufacturers, Veriflo offers ultra-high purity stainless steel and fluoropolymer fittings, valves, regulators and manifolds for VMBs, CMBs, tooling modules, wafer cleaning, wet etching and other specialized microelectronics processing applications.

This high-tech market is constantly evolving, and Parker offers an extensive portfolio of products to support the demands of cleanliness and surface preparation for every process.

Working at Parker is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 61,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Parker, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact. Visit us on www.parker.com/veriflo

Position Summary

Job Summary:

The Parker Veriflo Division Demand Planner generates an unconstrained demand forecast through quantitative and qualitative forecasting methods utilizing market trends, customer inputs and statistical models. The Demand Planner engages with customer service, sales and marketing to understand customer demand signals, model demand drivers and ensure demand information is readily available for supply chain decision making. This position engages with new product development teams to refine and document demand expectations and coordinates with supply planning and procurement to ensure effective product launches. The position also plays a key role in the driving the Division S&OP process while leading the Demand Planning reviews. This person is a well-rounded individual who exhibits strong analytical, communication and leadership skills. They can quickly identify deviations from expected results and other disruptions and can promptly resolve issues. This is a highly visible position responsible for continuing the advancement of Demand Planning maturity at VFD.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction:

Position directly reports to the Division Supply Chain Manager in Richmond, California and has demand planning responsibility for three manufacturing sites. Key interactions occur with customer service, sales, marketing, supply chain and operations.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Leads the creation of demand planning processes and tools for the Division
• Executes the monthly Demand Planning process and weekly exception management review to increase the demand predictability to optimize the supply chain cost
• Utilize multiple methods to generate an unconstrained demand plan used for supply planning decision making
• Perform in-depth analysis of large amounts of data to make decisions
• Lead monthly demand review meeting as part of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Conduct root cause analysis of key forecast misses and take actions to drive continuous improvement
• Lead demand planning improvement projects
• Achieve established demand forecast accuracy goals and communicate demand variability expectations for supply chain design decisions
• Participate in product portfolio reviews, including planning of product obsolescence
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BS in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business disciplines required; MBA preferred
• 2+ years related experience
• Knowledge in using any forecasting tool, Logility preferred
• Understanding of different statistical time series methods
• Knowledge of how Demand Planning impacts to Supply Chain activities
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Well organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments.
• Demonstrated ability to accept new ideas, engage in creative, innovative and systemic thinking to develop unique, differentiated solutions to complex problems
• Ability to listen, influence others, manage change and effectively motivate through open communication
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to prioritize critical issues and display the initiative and flexibility in dealing with them
  

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $88790 to $148155 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.