Assurant

Senior Demand Planner

Assurant$74K — $124K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of supply chain planning, forecasting, or operations experience
  • Advanced SQL and Excel skills for data modeling and reporting
  • Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain device demand, supply, and procurement forecasts
  • Collaborate with actuarial teams to enhance claims forecasts
  • Produce forecasts for repair/remanufacturing candidates
  • Contribute to financial re-forecasting and variance tracking
  • Manage planning data, including inventory and lifecycle metrics
  • Deliver inventories and planning performance reporting
  • Communicate supply chain impacts to various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and system enhancements
  • Professional development through certification or training materials
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Support for business continuity and operational standards
Full Job Description

This role owns end-to-end demand and supply planning for device programs, including procurement forecasting, repair/remanufacturing planning, and planning data integrity. You will partner closely with actuarial, finance, operations, and IT teams to deliver accurate forecasts, maintain planning systems, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

  • Develop and maintain device demand, supply, and procurement forecasts across all clients (including CPO solutions)
  • Partner with actuarial teams to refine claims forecasts and improve forecast accuracy
  • Produce repair/remanufacturing candidate forecasts to support service programs
  • Contribute to financial re-forecasting (device mix assumptions, variance tracking, biweekly updates)
  • Manage and maintain planning data, including inventory, pipeline, device lifecycle, and migration matrices
  • Deliver reporting on inventory (on-hand, WIP, open POs) and planning performance
  • Communicate supply chain impacts to forecasting and financial stakeholders
  • Own planning tool accuracy, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Develop and maintain documentation, controls, and governance standards
  • Support system enhancements, migrations, and integrations (including order management systems)
  • Monitor workflows and implement process improvements to drive efficiency
  • Partner with IT and business teams to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliance
  • Support client-specific procurement projections and operational planning needs
  • Develop training materials and enable adoption of planning tools across teams
  • Establish and monitor control frameworks, audits, and escalation paths for planning data and systems
  • Ensure business continuity, security compliance, and operational standards are upheld

What are the requirements needed for this position?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of supply chain planning, forecasting, or operations experience
  • Advanced SQL and Excel skills (data modeling, analysis, reporting)
  • Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and manage competing priorities

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

  • CPIM or other supply chain certification
  • Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Experience with forecasting/planning systems (e.g., ACPC or similar platforms)

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Pay Range:

$74,600.00 - $124,700.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

About Assurant

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. We have $5 billion in assets with almost $2 billion in revenues (2010). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., is rated "A-" Excellent by AM Best Company, as is our UK based company, London General Insurance. By providing underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, medical devices, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions. We partner with our clients to drive revenue through customer acquisition and retention, while providing financial modeling and regulatory services. The Warranty Group is a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX), one of Canada's largest publicly-held companies with assets of $40 billion, revenues of $35 billion, and 212,000 employees worldwide(2011).

Assurant Careers

Joining Assurant means becoming part of a team that is committed to supporting your career growth and innovation in the insurance sector. As a global provider of risk management solutions, Assurant is where professional aspirations meet opportunities for real impact.

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At Assurant, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and is grounded in our commitment to helping you thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to bring your whole self to work every day. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Assurant is keen on hiring top talent to drive our mission forward.

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Assurant is dedicated to your professional development. We provide comprehensive benefits and diversity training that ensure you have the tools needed for success. Our leadership programs are designed to cultivate your skills and help you ascend in your career through a variety of learning and networking opportunities.

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Learn more about Assurant
Size
15,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$441.8 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$10 billion
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