Demand and Supply Planning Analyst (Remote)

USMPC Buyer Inc•Stanhope, NJ

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Demand and Supply Planning Analyst supports manufacturing planning activities by maintaining planning data, preparing demand and supply analyses, and assisting with production and inventory planning. Your role will foster cross-functional alignment, provide data-driven insights, and mitigate risks to optimize inventory, service levels, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field
0–2 years of experience (internships, co‑ops, or plant experience preferred)
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Expertise with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, operational manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from cross‑functional teams
Skilled in leveraging Python for data analysis, automation, and predictive modeling

Nice To Haves

Internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing, production planning, or materials management
Exposure to ERP/MRP systems EBS/Oracle and Splash BI prefered
Introductory knowledge of MRP / MPS concepts
Introductory knowledge of Inventory control and lead times
Introductory knowledge of Capacity planning

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining demand forecasts at SKU and family levels using historical data, market trends and stakeholder inputs
Collaborate with teams to include promotions, product launches, and seasonality in plans
Prepare demand updates for weekly and monthly planning cycles
Support review of forecast accuracy, bias, and consumption against actual production and shipments
Help identify demand variability, seasonality, and abnormal demand signals
Assist with converting demand forecasts into supply requirements
Support preparation of production plans considering machine and labor capacity, and material availability and lead times
Partner with procurement and manufacturing to ensure supply chain continuity
Monitor production plan adherence and escalate variances (missed builds, shortages, downtime)
Monitor finished goods, WIP, and raw material inventory levels
Assist with safety stock and reorder point maintenance based on planning guidelines
Identify potential risks for shortages, excess, or obsolescence
Support cycle count review and root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies
Prepare standard reports for Demand Review, Supply Review, and S&OP meetings
Track key gaps related to capacity, materials, and service performance
Support basic scenario analysis under guidance from leadership
Document planning assumptions and follow up on assigned actions
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning stability, inventory accuracy, and plan adherence
Learn and apply best practices in manufacturing planning and operational excellence