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The
Demand Planner
at
iFAB
is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support efficient production planning, material availability, and on-time delivery. This role partners closely with Sales, Production, Materials, and Operations to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity. Experience in a
metal manufacturing or fabrication environment
is critical due to iFAB’s build-to-order and engineered product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve
demand forecasts
based on customer orders, sales inputs, historical data, and market trends.
Translate demand forecasts into
production and material requirements
in coordination with Production Planning and Materials teams.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to understand
project-based and custom metal fabrication demand .
Analyze forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias) and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
Support
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
or demand review meetings by presenting demand scenarios and risks.
Work closely with Purchasing and Materials Management to ensure
raw materials availability
(steel, aluminum, sheet metal, extrusions, etc.).
Monitor demand changes and proactively communicate impacts on
capacity, lead times, and inventory .
Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems and ensure alignment between demand plans and system outputs.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer ramp-ups specific to metal manufacturing.
Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, shortages, and expedited costs.
Ensure planning processes comply with company procedures, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field .
3–5+ years of demand planning or production planning experience
in a
metal manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment .
Strong understanding of
make-to-order / engineer-to-order
manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with
ERP/MRP systems
(e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar).
Solid knowledge of forecasting techniques and demand planning KPIs.
Proficiency in
Excel
and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in
sheet metal, structural steel, aluminum, or custom fabricated assemblies .
Exposure to
capacity planning
and constraint-based manufacturing.
Experience supporting
S&OP or IBP processes .
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts.
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job functionh3>
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Demand Planner
at
iFAB
is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support efficient production planning, material availability, and on-time delivery. This role partners closely with Sales, Production, Materials, and Operations to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity. Experience in a
metal manufacturing or fabrication environment
is critical due to iFAB’s build-to-order and engineered product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve
demand forecasts
based on customer orders, sales inputs, historical data, and market trends.
Translate demand forecasts into
production and material requirements
in coordination with Production Planning and Materials teams.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to understand
project-based and custom metal fabrication demand .
Analyze forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias) and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
Support
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
or demand review meetings by presenting demand scenarios and risks.
Work closely with Purchasing and Materials Management to ensure
raw materials availability
(steel, aluminum, sheet metal, extrusions, etc.).
Monitor demand changes and proactively communicate impacts on
capacity, lead times, and inventory .
Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems and ensure alignment between demand plans and system outputs.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer ramp-ups specific to metal manufacturing.
Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, shortages, and expedited costs.
Ensure planning processes comply with company procedures, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field .
3–5+ years of demand planning or production planning experience
in a
metal manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment .
Strong understanding of
make-to-order / engineer-to-order
manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with
ERP/MRP systems
(e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar).
Solid knowledge of forecasting techniques and demand planning KPIs.
Proficiency in
Excel
and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in
sheet metal, structural steel, aluminum, or custom fabricated assemblies .
Exposure to
capacity planning
and constraint-based manufacturing.
Experience supporting
S&OP or IBP processes .
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts.
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job functionh3>
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Gastonia, NC .
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