Demand Planning Analyst

At Midea LATAM North, we believe diverse teams build better solutions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to grow.

The Demand Planner is responsible for ensuring supply alignment to meet customer demand while maintaining healthy inventory levels. This role serves as the primary planning interface across cross-functional teams, driving forecast accuracy, optimizing supply utilization, and supporting business growth through data-driven planning processes.

What will you do?

• Challenge and validate commercial assumptions through trend analysis, historical performance, market insights, and demand signals.
• Promote a One Number culture through the adoption of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) best practices and data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor and improve key planning KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Fill Rate, Inventory Health, Excess & Obsolete Inventory, Aging Inventory, and Months on Hand (MOH).
• Support the digitalization of planning processes through advanced analytics, automation, and reporting tools.
• Approve, release, and monitor the status of production and purchase requisitions.
• Develop priorities and communicate with support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as required.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and maximize customer fulfillment.
• Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in internal capacity and factory delivery schedules.
• Keep the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager informed of any changes affecting production or procurement lead times to ensure planning data remains accurate and up to date.
• Regularly monitor and update safety stock levels in the system as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve current planning processes and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, and Logistics.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• A proactive, disciplined, and results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to be part of a global, fast-growing company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Why Midea?

Because we are a global company with a regional mindset. Because your talent knows no boundaries. And because we are building a smarter, more connected, and more human future for millions of people around the world.

Join us and be part of a team where your talent makes the difference!

Midea LATAM North. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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