MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL develops filtration technologies designed to improve air, water, and mobility. Founded in 1941, the company serves automotive, industrial, healthcare, food and beverage, and logistics applications through products such as vehicle and industrial air filters, water filtration systems, and solutions that support cleaner production. Its international research and development network focuses on advancing filtration systems that help protect people, nature, and machinery.

Demand Planning Analyst – MANN+HUMMEL, Gastonia, NC

Support MANN+HUMMEL’s filtration business through statistical forecasting, demand analysis, and automated reporting. Help improve forecast accuracy and strengthen planning decisions.

Description

  • Build and maintain baseline statistical forecasts using historical sales, seasonality, and demand patterns
  • Evaluate forecast results, investigate variance drivers, and propose corrective actions
  • Produce monthly demand planning reports covering forecast progress and KPIs such as accuracy and bias
  • Contribute data, analysis, and presentation materials to the monthly Demand Consensus process
  • Maintain forecast master data, planning settings, and data quality in SAP
  • Analyze customer, product, and market demand to surface emerging trends and potential business risks
  • Support demand planning activities for product launches, transitions, and discontinuations
  • Create and automate reports with Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled analytical tools
  • Coordinate with Supply Planning, Customer Service, and Finance to maintain complete, accurate planning data
  • Identify process enhancements that improve forecasting efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Deliver ad hoc analysis and decision support to Senior Demand Planners and leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering, statistics, or a related discipline
  • One to three years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, forecasting, business analytics, or a comparable analytical role
  • Advanced or expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, or a comparable planning platform preferred
  • Power BI experience preferred
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledge of forecasting methods and SIOP processes preferred

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