Demand Planner

VB Spine, LLC•Leesburg, VA

12d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

VB Spine is seeking a Demand Planner to join their high-performing team. In this role, you will leverage your demand planning expertise to directly influence supply reliability and business performance, supporting the delivery of innovative spinal solutions that improve patient lives. The position offers a competitive salary, potential for bonuses and incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (concentration in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or Finance preferred)
2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Management/Forecasting, Sales Operations/Planning, Finance/Accounting, or Marketing
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated technical/data science abilities
Advanced Excel skills and experience with tools such as Access, ERP systems, Tableau, SQL, and Power BI
Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies
Experience using statistical software packages and performing extensive spreadsheet analysis
Fluency in English (second language is a plus)
Ability to exercise independent judgment, communicate complex issues clearly, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with demand planning tools (e.g., Oracle Demantra, Demand Solutions, or SteelWedge) is a plus
APICS, IBF, or other professional supply chain certification preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain high-quality demand forecasts and analytics by assembling and analyzing historical orders/shipments, item master data, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and product life-cycle information.
Serve as the primary demand planning contact for Marketing, Sales, Finance, IBP Franchise Managers, and Global Operations Master Schedulers.
Facilitate and lead the demand planning process, coordinating and consolidating plans with other Demand Planners to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Act as a liaison to cross-functional senior management, providing education on the demand plan, its implications, risks, and key assumptions during monthly review cycles.
Partner with the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team to ensure demand plans are effectively communicated across the supply function.
Successfully partner with cross-functional teams in monthly demand planning working sessions and Executive Demand Reviews.
Ensure demand plans are collected and approved by the required business and financial leaders according to the monthly process cadence.
Support product life-cycle management for new product launches and product exits, monitoring SKU levels and recommending rationalization initiatives.
Collaborate with planning analysts and forecast modelers to develop reporting that supports better business decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, procedures, policies, and technologies.
Improve forecast quality by analyzing forecast metrics and recommending action plans in partnership with the central forecasting team.
Support training and education sessions within the demand planning team and across the organization.
Maintain awareness of industry best practices and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.