Inventory Data Management - Sr. Demand Planner

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Job Title: Senior Demand Planner

Department: Corporate Demand Planning

Location: Lewisville, TX

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Senior Demand Planner owns demand forecast generation, forecast execution, and inventory optimization for assigned Standard Motor Products businesses across the Vehicle Control and/or Temperature Control divisions. This role produces timely and accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts in RELEX, during the transition from Logility, and JDE; prepares and leads demand reviews for assigned categories; analyzes business performance; and recommends forecast adjustments that balance customer service, inventory investment, and replenishment discipline. The role also sets and maintains safety-stock and replenishment parameters for assigned businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end forecast generation and maintenance for assigned categories and divisions in RELEX, during the transition from Logility, and JDE.
• Analyze business performance and forecast variance (accuracy and bias); recommend and implement forecast adjustments and corrective actions within assigned scope.
• Incorporate customer demand signals, point-of-sale data, and promotional/preseason activity - in partnership with Customer Collaboration (CPFR) - for assigned accounts.
• Support new-product introductions, SKU additions, life-cycle transitions, and obsolescence in coordination with Category Management and the business units.
• Manage forecast exceptions for assigned businesses; investigate root causes and escalate systemic or methodology issues.
• Provide operational support to the planning process, including recurring category-level performance reporting using established templates and BI tools.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource and mentor to Demand Planners; support onboarding, share best practices, and promote consistent planning discipline.
• Oversee inventory optimization to balance service-level targets with cost objectives; review safety-stock and replenishment parameters.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for forecasting questions and data issues for the demand planning group and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis experience
• Hands-on experience with advanced planning/forecasting systems and ERP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel and Outlook
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.