Eaton

Demand Planning Supervisor

Eaton  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

Supports the demand planning and forecasting process to ensure product availability, inventory optimization, and alignment between commercial and supply chain objectives. This role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to develop accurate forecasts, analyze demand trends, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

1. SIOP Coordination
a. Assist in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
b. Consolidate demand inputs from Sales, Marketing, and key stakeholders.
c. Ensure forecast alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
d. Highlight demand risks and opportunities for mitigation planning.

2. Demand Forecasting & Analysis
a. Support the development and maintenance of short-term and long-term demand forecasts.
b. Analyze historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.
c. Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes of forecast variances.
d. Prepare demand assumptions and recommendations for business reviews.

3. Reporting & Analytics
a. Generate regular demand planning reports and dashboards.
b. Track key metrics such as:
i. Forecast Accuracy
ii. Forecast Bias & Root Cause Analisis
iii. Sales Forecast Attainment
c. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

4. Continuous Improvement
a. Identify opportunities to improve forecasting methodologies and planning processes.
b. Support implementation and enhancement of planning tools and systems.
c. Participate in projects related to supply chain optimization and digital transformation.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration
a. Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to understand customer demand, promotions, and product launches.
b. Coordinate with Finance to align demand forecasts with revenue plans.
c. Support new product introduction (NPI) forecasting and lifecycle management."

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree, supply chain, marketing or operation will be preferred
  • 5 years+ experience in demand planning/S&OP
  • Technical Skills
    1. Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
    2. Experience with ERP and planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Anaplan, etc.).
    3. Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
    4. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    1. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
    2. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    3. Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork abilities.

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.

Eaton

About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
eaton.com
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