Demand Planning Senior Analyst (Cleveland, OH, US, 44117)

<p>Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at <a href="https://www.lincolnelectric.com">https://www.lincolnelectric.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Location: <strong>Euclid - 22801</strong> <br>Employment Status: <strong>Salary Full-Time</strong> <br>Function: <strong>Distribution/Logistics</strong> <br>Pay Range: $81,992.00-$102,490.00<br>Target Bonus: <strong>10.0%</strong><br>Req ID: <strong>29504</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p>​</p> <p>​</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Role Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Demand Planning Center of Excellence Subject Matter Expert (COE SME) is responsible for driving best-in-class demand planning capabilities across Lincoln Electric’s global organization. This role will establish standardized processes, tools, and performance management frameworks to improve forecast accuracy, demand visibility, and alignment with business strategy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reporting to the Senior Manager, S&amp;OP, the COE leader will serve as the central authority for demand planning methodologies, statistical forecasting, and demand analytics, ensuring consistent execution and continuous improvement across regions and business units.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities) </H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Define and deploy standardized demand planning processes, policies, and governance across the enterprise.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establish and lead governance within the S&amp;OP framework for demand planning activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Act as the subject matter expert for demand planning, including baseline forecasting, demand sensing, and consensus planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive the evolution toward advanced, data-driven demand planning capabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and maintain global standards for statistical forecasting models, forecast hierarchy and segmentation, and demand review and consensus processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Improve forecast accuracy and bias through structured methodologies, segmentation strategies, and continuous feedback loops.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Own demand planning system capabilities and partner with IT and Digital teams to enhance forecasting automation, machine learning models, and data integration.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades related to demand planning and ensure high-quality master data and model configuration.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Define and manage KPIs such as forecast accuracy, forecast bias, demand plan stability, and forecast value add, and develop dashboards and reporting across regions and product lines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct root-cause analysis for forecast errors, drive corrective actions, and provide actionable insights to commercial, finance, and operations teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support demand review processes within the S&amp;OP cycle and facilitate cross-functional consensus demand planning with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Translate market intelligence, promotions, and new product launches into demand plans while ensuring alignment between demand plans and financial forecasts.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Train and coach demand planners on forecasting techniques, tools, and analytics; build a global demand planning community of practice; and lead change management initiatives to improve adoption of standardized processes and digital tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Finance, Supply Planning, Operations, and IT / Data &amp; Analytics teams to ensure demand signals reflect true market conditions and business strategy.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Basic Requirements</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or S&amp;OP.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong expertise in statistical forecasting and demand planning processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with ERP/APS platforms such as SAP, Palantir, or similar tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, or demand sensing tools preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working in global, matrixed organizations preferred.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Reporting Structure</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reports to: Sr. Manager, Enterprise SIOP</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Key Interfaces: Sales &amp; Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, Finance, Supply Planning, Operations, and IT / Data &amp; Analytics</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Competencies</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strategic thinking with a focus on execution and results.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and storytelling with data.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Success Profile</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role requires a hands-on leader and change agent capable of building a scalable, data-driven demand planning organization. Success will be measured by the ability to improve forecast accuracy, standardize processes globally, and enhance the effectiveness of the Enterprise S&amp;OP process.</span></p></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>