Demand Planner

FR Conversions is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to drive accurate forecasting and inventory planning across our vertically integrated manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Production Planning & Inventory, this role is responsible for anticipating customer demand, synchronizing supply chain activities, and ensuring that production resources are aligned to meet business objectives.

This is a critical position that partners cross-functionally with Sales, Production, Procurement, and Logistics to balance demand and capacity while reducing lead times, stockouts, and excess inventory. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in demand planning, exceptional data analysis skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

At FR Conversions, we don’t just build vehicles-we engineer independence, safety, and mobility for people across the country. As a Demand Planner, you will play a direct role in enabling production excellence by turning data into action. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-moving team dedicated to quality, innovation, and purpose-driven results. Your forecasting precision and planning discipline will have a tangible impact on the customers and communities we serve.

• Develop and maintain accurate short- and long-term demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, sales input, and customer orders.
  
• Align forecast outputs with production planning and inventory strategies.
  
• Refine forecasting models to reflect seasonality, promotional activity, and supply constraints.
  

• Partner with Sales, Production, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure alignment of forecasts with business needs and manufacturing capacity.
  
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) efforts with data-driven insights and recommendations.
  
• Communicate forecast changes and trends to stakeholders to support proactive decision-making.
  

• Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing service levels, lead times, and working capital targets.
  
• Monitor inventory performance and recommend strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
  
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to manage product availability and replenishment.
  

• Track and report forecast accuracy, production variance, inventory metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  
• Provide actionable recommendations based on trend analysis and root cause investigation.
  
• Contribute to process automation and demand planning tool enhancements.
  

• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain; develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
  
• Lead or support initiatives that reduce planning cycle times, improve forecast accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.
  
• Support lean manufacturing principles through better planning practices and system integration.
  

This is a full-time, salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All salary payments are subject to applicable taxes and withholdings in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.

This position is a full-time, FLSA exempt role (SOC Code - 13-1020).

FR Conversions is a mission-driven company dedicated to transforming lives through mobility. As a Demand Planner, you’ll play a central role in ensuring our production and inventory strategies are aligned with customer needs and business objectives. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where data drives action and precision powers progress. Join a team where your analytical skills and planning discipline help deliver meaningful outcomes every day.

• Bachelor�s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
  

• Proficiency in ERP and demand planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Genius, or equivalent).
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, and trend analysis).
  
• Familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
  

• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, production processes, and inventory management.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause and impact analysis.
  
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple planning horizons.