EATON

Demand Planner

EATON$86K — $126K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of three years of demand planning experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred
  • ERP Experience, SAP and Kinaxis Preferred
  • CPIM or other supply chain certification preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using data and market trends
  • Lead demand review activities within the SIOP process
  • Analyze forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement actions
  • Prepare and present demand reports to leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate market intelligence into forecasts
  • Monitor demand variability and identify related risks
  • Maintain accurate demand planning data within ERP systems

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work programs
Full Job Description
Eaton's Data Center division is currently seeking a Demand Planner to join our team. This position is hybrid with preference for this person to be in Raleigh NC or Woodridge, IL. Will consider remote within the US.

As a Demand Planner, you will be a key member of the Supply Chain team responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving demand forecasts that support production planning, inventory optimization, and customer service objectives. This role partners cross-functionally to align demand signals with supply capabilities and business goals.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:
• Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and customer inputs.
• Lead demand review activities within the SIOP process, analyzing forecast changes, risks, and opportunities, and recommending actions to meet service and inventory targets.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and key demand drivers; identify root causes and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reporting on forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning assumptions to leadership.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Operations to incorporate promotions, new program assumptions, customer commitments, and market intelligence into forecasts.
• Monitor demand variability and identify risks related to forecast volatility, capacity constraints, or customer changes.
• Maintain accurate demand planning and item master data within the ERP and planning systems.
• Support inventory optimization by balancing forecast accuracy, service levels, and working capital objectives.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) by developing ramp-up/ramp-down forecasts and managing lifecycle transitions and phase-in/phase-out plans.

This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of demand planning experience

You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• ERP Experience, SAP and Kinaxis Preferred
• CPIM or other supply chain certification
• Experience in a supply chain buying, planning, or scheduling role
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts

We will not consider candidates who:
• No relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL or Raleigh, NC, or be based remotely within the United States. Active Duty Military Service Member candidates are exempt from these geographic requirements.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Keys to role success:
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ERP requirements and customer order processing
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present data effectively to support recommendations regarding production plan/master schedule
• Ability to work in a growth oriented and fast paced work environment.
• Ability to adjust work priorities to meet continuously changing schedules
• Ability to set priorities and accomplish goals within time constraints.
• Maintaining sense of urgency to customers' requirements.
• Microsoft Office proficiency

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 6/22/2026.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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