Demand Planner

Bunge • Chesterfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Demand Planner develops accurate demand forecasts to optimize inventory flows and support business goals. This role drives data-based decisions, keeps the customer central to planning, and aligns forecasts with global strategy. Key responsibilities include forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, statistical forecasting, and inventory management.
• Proficient with demand planning tools (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, o9) and analytics (Excel, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to turn data into actionable insights.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and dependencies.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across functions.
• Customer-focused and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

Nice To Haves

• Agribusiness or food industry experience preferred.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP (or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain demand forecasts for assigned products/regions using statistical models, market/commercial insights, and historical data.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align plans.
• Translate forecasting insights into financial / business plan and insights.
• Track forecast accuracy, investigate variances, and implement actions to improve performance.
• Support small-to-medium projects to improve forecasting methods, tools, and supply chain efficiency.
• Execute core demand planning cycle activities and provide timely, accurate inputs to production and inventory planning.
• Drive process improvements by applying best practices and business knowledge.
• Solve complex, non-routine issues and recommend improved approaches.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level