Tennant Company · 14 hours ago
Demand Analyst
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $118K/yr
4+ years expTennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, committed to innovative and sustainable solutions. The Demand Analyst is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to ensure product availability and optimize inventory positions across a global network.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Ensure aftermarket parts, consumables, and machines are available to customers by maintaining accurate demand history, statistical forecasts, and safety stock levels for all North American and international stocking locations
Manage forecasting for new product introductions, promotions, engineering changes, and product obsolescence to meet customer service and inventory goals
Develop monthly statistical forecasts for all North American product groups using SAP IBP
Develop statistical forecasts for Japan, Australia, Export, and TNV markets for all North America parts and machines
Provide historical and future business forecast support across the global network
Facilitate monthly forecast review meetings with Sales, Product Management, Account Managers, and Operations
Maintain accurate sales, usage, and demand history at plant and aggregated levels
Analyze and adjust historical data as needed to improve forecast quality in coordination with the Forecasting Manager
Monitor and report forecast accuracy and bias; conduct exception‑based analysis to identify root causes of variance
Recommend improvements to forecasting processes based on demand behavior and market trends
Execute and validate SAP IBP processes to generate and transfer forecasts into Demand Management
Investigate and resolve forecasting data issues related to new products, promotions, engineering changes, and supersessions
Assist with definition, testing, and implementation of forecasting and supply chain system enhancements
Collaborate with global supply planning teams to support S&OP processes and long‑term planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, or supply chain analytics
4+ years of professional experience with Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
4+ years of experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and extract actionable insights
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead cross-functional discussions and influence stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working in global or aftermarket environments
SAP IBP experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with lifecycle forecasting, replacement parts behavior, and slow‑moving inventory dynamics
Experience with data tools such as Power BI or Angles
ASCM/APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Profit sharing
Disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Company
Tennant Company
Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Huml
President & CEO
Tom Paulson
CFO
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