Demand and Supply Planner

Restaurant Technologies•Mendota Heights, MN

10d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Restaurant Technologies is hiring a Demand and Supply Planner to develop and implement supply chain strategies, oversee demand forecasting, and optimize inventory to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. The planner leads cross-functional work, drives process improvements, and contributes to the overall success of the supply chain. The role creates and maintains demand forecasts using sales trends, historical data, and market intelligence, and develops integrated supply plans with repair, procurement, and logistics teams. It also optimizes depot and corporate inventory across the business, identifies risks and opportunities in the supply-demand network, and reports on forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health to senior leadership. The position prioritizes candidates in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area who are open to flexible hybrid work. Qualified remote candidates in the continental United States may also be considered. Anticipated travel is 10–15% as needed. The base salary range is $75,000–$90,000 annually, with a 10% bonus opportunity; salary may vary based on experience, location, and market conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in MRP demand planning, supply chain planning, or inventory management.
At least 3 years of experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Strong computer skills, especially Excel, including aggregating and summarizing large amounts of historical data and identifying trends or problems.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
A high sense of ownership and commitment to performance excellence.
Ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Deep knowledge of supply chain principles, including how demand affects inventory, production, and distribution.
Business acumen and understanding of how market trends, sales strategies, and external factors affect demand.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to challenge assumptions and drive alignment in S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales trends, historical data, and market intelligence.
Lead or participate in S&OP processes to align supply, demand, and business objectives.
Analyze and reconcile supply-demand gaps and drive scenario planning.
Work with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align forecasts and plans.
Develop integrated supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, collaborating with repair, procurement, and logistics teams to fulfill demand through suppliers, repair, manufacturing, or a mix of sources.
Optimize depot and corporate inventory across the business to minimize excess or obsolete stock while maintaining availability for customer needs.
Identify risks and opportunities in the supply-demand network and recommend adjustments.
Develop, analyze, and present forecast accuracy, service-level, and inventory-health reports and dashboards to senior leadership.