Demand Planning Analyst
Motorola Solutions - Chicago, IL
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Job Description The Demand Analyst is a member of the North America Demand Planning team that is responsible for developing a demand plan, participating in S&OP, and executing a multi year demand plan to support the business objectives of Revenue, Cost, Cash, and Customer Experience. In this role you will be responsible for the following: Demand Planning - Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool, reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results. Forecast Accuracy - Create and implement processes to achieve best in class performance Demand Stability - Identify practices that cause gyration to the supply base and systematically resolve Inventory - Collaborate with Supply Planning to achieve inventory targets Excess & Obsolescence - Collaborate with Supply Planning to mitigate opportunities Sales & Operations Planning - Drive alignment with Sales, Finance, Supply, Product and Engineering teams on demand plan over 2-year planning horizon Cost - Drive efficiency in all areas of work and allocate resources to best achieve expected outcomes Preferred Skills: Excellent communication skills verbal and written Knowledge of Oracle Demand Planning or other ERP software preferred Experienced with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office. Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Basic Requirements Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, IT, Management, or Supply Chain 3+ years of experience working in a Demand Planning, or Supply Planning environment required. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team. We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this form.
Created: 2026-03-04