Comfort Systems USA

Sr Demand Planner

Comfort Systems USA$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in demand or material planning in a manufacturing setting
  • Demonstrated expertise in MRP and demand signal governance
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating data and optimizing planning
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor LN
  • Possession of CPIM certification is advantageous
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across various departments
  • Proven track record of managing planning risks and constraints

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of standardized planning policies and automation
  • Reinforce data accountability and governance across the demand planning process
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within MRP processes
  • Act as the subject matter expert for ERP and demand planning systems
  • Monitor and communicate demand trends and their impact on inventory
  • Validate and verify purchase orders promptly to ensure accuracy
  • Collaborate with various departments to align demand with operational capabilities

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentoring roles
  • Exposure to continuous improvement projects in a dynamic environment
  • Collaborative work culture across multiple functions
  • Access to advanced ERP and planning systems
  • Possibility to engage in innovative automation initiatives
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sr. Demand Planner is a senior level planning professional responsible for ensuring on time delivery of product by proactively managing production schedules, material availability, and MRP driven demand. This role is expected to identify and mitigate risks, mentor planners, and serve as an ERP and planning subject matter expert.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support SOP development, automation initiatives, and companywide planning standardization
• Reinforce standard demand governance, data discipline, and system accountability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to demand planning, MRP accuracy, and inventory optimization
• Serve as a subject matter expert for demand planning logic, MRP behavior, and ERP transactions
• Monitor demand trends and proactively communicate risks impacting inventory, lead times, and customer commitments
• Challenge and correct demand driving transactions that create excess inventory, shortages, or false urgency
• Review and verify the validity, accuracy, and necessity of purchase orders prior to approval within one hour of notification
• Partner with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, warehousing, and Project Management to align demand signals with execution reality
• Develop, automate, maintain, and govern standardized MRP and demand integrity reports used enterprise wide.
• Identify root causes of invalid demand signals and implement permanent corrective actions
• Analyze MRP outputs to identify demand distortion, material risk, and procurement misalignment
• Identify, validate, and correct true versus false demand drivers including duplicate demand, incorrect pegging, timing errors, and process breakdowns
• Own and govern demand integrity within the ERP system across multiple manufacturing sites
• All other duties as assigned by TAS

JOB SKILLS:
  • Advanced experience with demand planning, MRP, CRP, Lean (or other waste elimination processes), and ISO 9000 (or other structured QMS) required
  • APICS CPIM certification a plus
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN preferred), MRP logic, demand planning analytics, and data automation required
  • Committed to excellence and high standards
  • Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Working knowledge of data collection systems, proficient with data analysis and evaluation
  • Proficient with PC applications, (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Experience working in a network environment
  • Ability to function under high stress environment
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to take input from multiple sources and prioritize own work effectively
  • Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and peers as well as with individuals both inside and outside the company.
  • Embody TAS core values of: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Passion, Growth Oriented, Innovation and Value Driven.


EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
  • Four-year technical degree or six years of equivalent work experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience (minimum seven years).


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Held a similar position within the industry
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in demand planning, material planning, or production planning within a multi-site manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience governing enterprise demand signals, correcting demand distortion, and driving MRP accuracy at scale.
  • Proven track record of managing schedule risk, material constraints, and system-driven planning logic.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at least 80% to 90% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

About Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company's services include design, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, as well as energy management and building automation services. Comfort Systems USA has a national presence, with over 120 locations across the United States, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption. Comfort Systems USA is also committed to safety and has implemented a number of programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Learn more about Comfort Systems USA
Size
13,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$150.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ

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