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DEMAND PLANNER

Rockwell Automation · Milwaukee, WI · $84,880–$127,320 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Your forecast was badly wrong last quarter and supply chain had to scramble. How do you handle the conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they own misses, explain causes and change the process instead of getting defensive.

Tell me about a time you improved a planning process, not just a single forecast.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead best-practice improvements, which the posting expects of this role.

How do you present a forecast to leaders who do not want to read a spreadsheet?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn analysis into clear decision support for partners.

What would you do

Sales tells you a big order is coming, but it is not in the data yet. How do you decide whether to put it in the forecast?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh business intelligence against evidence without blindly accepting or ignoring it.

This role generates a global demand signal. How do you handle products sold in many regions with very different patterns?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle regional differences without averaging away important signals.

About the work

Walk me through how you would run a monthly forecasting cycle for a set of products from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they know the full cycle, from baseline statistics to consensus and sign-off, not just the math.

What statistical methods have you used to build a baseline forecast, and how did you choose between them?

What they are checking: Whether they pick forecasting methods for reasons tied to the demand pattern, not habit.

How do you measure forecast accuracy and bias, and what do you do when bias shows up?

What they are checking: Whether they track error properly and act on systematic over or under forecasting.

What tools have you used for demand planning, like Excel, SAP, or a dedicated planning system?

What they are checking: Whether they can work hands-on in the systems that hold demand and supply data.

How do you handle demand for a new product that has no history?

What they are checking: Whether they can use analogs, launch plans and judgment when statistics have nothing to work with.

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The full job description

As published by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description The Demand Planner position is an important role responsible for generating and managing the global demand signal used by downstream supply chain processes to prepare for actual customer demand. Along with using quantitative techniques to manage the baseline demand, the Demand Planner is the integration point for collecting, analyzing, and applying business intelligence from multiple sources. You will manage all facets of the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned products. Also, the Demand Planner will provide leadership for improving best practice plans and will contribute data and decision support analytics to multiple partners. You will report to the Manager, Demand Planning and have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI. Your Responsibilities: • Manage quantitative forecast elements by analyzing product demand patterns, trends, and seasonality to select the statistical models and parameters. • Manage qualitative forecast elements by guiding collaboration to obtain relevant data and insights on demand. • Contribute to new product planning initial forecast estimates; monitor the market response. • Manage discontinued items; partner to provide a smooth, cost-effective, phase-out. • Monitor performance indicators and perform post period analysis to determine main reasons for error and opportunities for improvement. • Lead demand planning agreement efforts; confer with management on forecasting assumptions, analysis, and decisions. • Prepare and maintain relevant reports about demand planning process. Provide data and decision support analyses to partners. • Work with peers and resources to develop and implement solutions to improve decisions related to demand planning. • Provide demand related input to supply counterparts to assist with decisions on strategies deployed, inventory levels, and stocking considerations. • Participate as the demand expert for assigned projects for company programs. The Essentials - You Will Have: • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: • Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain. • Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting methods with an understanding of the financial and operational impacts. • Break down complex data (quantitative and qualitative) into manageable pieces to be used in the forecasting process. • Propose new ideas and approaches and bring creative ideas to fruition. • Conflict management. • Working knowledge of SAP, APO, and MS Excel. What We Offer: • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision • 401k • Paid Time off • Parental and Caregiver Leave • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com . At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-LifeAtRok #LI-Hybrid #LI-DB3 For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $84,880 - $127,320 with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here . Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

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