Senior Planner

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Carel
Designs hardware/software controls for efficient HVAC, refrigeration, humidification & cooling systems.
Mid-term demand and long-term capacity planner for North America.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manheim, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical support
Field services
Spare parts
Digital services
Remote expert
Repairs
Commissioning
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Food Retail
Food Service
Shopping Malls
Supermarkets
Museums
Role
What you would be doing
forecast modeling
capacity planning
inventory optimization
forecast accuracy
sales collaboration
issue resolution
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with sales teams to review, challenge and validate the latest assumptions and market intelligence and refine the forecast accordingly to obtain an unconstrained, unbiased forecast at the SKU level.
  • Extends working hours into evenings and weekends to achieve critical project deadlines.
  • Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy (Monitor KPI’s)
  • Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Interface with corporate planning team ensure global continuity for planning processes
  • Work with plant managers relevant requirements to support capacity planning
  • Review historical sales trends, prepare forecast data and generate the rolling 18 months of statistical forecast models, and validate the overall consistency of the forecast
  • Manage phase-in and phase-out plans on forecast and optimize inventory management.
  • Attends meetings on a regular basis.
  • Maintain product status control
  • Works normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday most of the time
  • Inventory control to maintain stocking levels to meet business KPI’s for inventory volumes and on time delivery
  • Responsible to enter specific customer forecasts
  • Spends time in a climate controlled setting looking at computer screens and keyboarding
What you bring
5+ years
bachelor's
statistical analysis
computer skills
data preparation
organizational skills
  • 5+ Years of Experience
  • Possesses exceptional organizational skills and is an effective time manager and multi-tasker
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Statistics
  • Exhibits strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant technology
  • Displays the ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis
  • High detail level of analysis and data preparation as needed
  • Has excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills
  • Possesses exceptional attitude for sales data and market trend analysis
  • Ability to work in a deadline oriented environment
  • Ability to interface at different levels of the organization
  • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
€650M Revenue
Annual Revenues
Generated €650 million in revenues in 2023 through a global network of 47 subsidiaries and 15 production plants.
5% R&D Investment
Research & Development
Invests over 5% of revenue into R&D, operating labs in Italy, China, and the U.S., including climate chambers for refrigerants.
1973 Founded
Year Established
Founded in Padua, Italy, as an electro-technical components supplier, it soon pioneered microprocessor HVAC controllers.
2018 Listing
Stock Exchange Listing
Listed on Milan Stock Exchange (FTSE Italia Mid/Small Cap) in 2018 after decades of steady growth.
  • Focuses on B2B solutions: programmable controllers, humidifiers, monitoring systems for commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
  • Typical installations include supermarkets, data centers, museums, chillers, heat pumps and rooftop units.
  • International expansion spans North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania through subsidiaries and distributors.
  • Notable acquisitions include HygroMatik, Enginia, Senva, Klingenburg, Eurotec and Kiona, broadening HVAC‑R and IoT offerings.
Culture + Values
  • Customer-centricity: We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
  • Innovation: We aim for excellence and continuous improvement in our products and services.
  • Sustainability: We are committed to developing solutions that benefit the environment and society.
  • Quality: We guarantee high standards and operational excellence in all areas.
  • Collaboration: We value teamwork and believe in sharing knowledge to achieve common goals.
Environment + Sustainability
90% low-GWP refrigerants
Sustainable Refrigerants Goal
Aims to have 90% of its product range using low-GWP refrigerants by 2025, contributing to climate action.
20% CO2 reduction
Emission Reduction Goal
Reduced CO2 emissions from its own operations by 20% over the last five years, showing significant progress toward sustainability.
  • Aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating long-term commitment to environmental sustainability.
  • Focuses on energy-efficient products and systems to reduce environmental impact.
  • Integrates sustainable technologies into their products, helping clients optimize energy consumption.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% increase
Women in Leadership
Aim to boost women in leadership positions globally by 2025.
25% female
Global Gender Balance
Current representation of women across global operations.
  • Promotes a work environment where different perspectives are valued.
  • Actively works to ensure equal opportunities for all employees.
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