Demand Planning Analyst @ Polaris

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Position Overview:

As a Demand Planning Analyst for Polaris’ snow business segment, you’ll take the lead in forecasting customer demand by leveraging historical data, market trends, and cutting-edge tools like Blue Yonder. Your work will directly influence inventory management, production planning, and business success in a highly visible, impactful, and strategic role.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute demand plans for the snow business segment (i.e., snowmobiles and snow bikes), ensuring alignment with business goals.
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive information to build accurate retail plans and forecasts using Blue Yonder and Excel tools.
Lead monthly cross-functional portfolio and demand review meetings to align on product, price, mix, and volume strategies.
Integrate dealer profiles, order forecasts, and inventory targets to create comprehensive shipping plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Communicate retail, industry, and shipping plans—including associated risks and opportunities—to Snow leadership teams.
Partner with manufacturing and scheduling teams to translate demand plans into production requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes and champion enhancements to SIOP transformation strategies.
Ensure high data integrity across forecasts, dealer inventory, and other demand planning inputs.
Provide ongoing analysis and insights to cross-functional partners on retail, order, and shipping trends.

Desired Competencies:

Analytical Excellence: You thrive in a data-driven environment, leveraging trends and metrics to make sound decisions that impact business success.
Strategic Collaboration: You excel at working cross-functionally, uniting diverse teams around shared goals and strategies.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: You are always looking for ways to optimize processes, improve accuracy, and drive innovation in planning.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
3+ years of relevant analytics experience in an enterprise-level environment.
Proven ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Blue Yonder is highly preferred.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

The salary range for Minnesota is $61,000 to $81,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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