Demand Planner

Almo • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Almo is a leader in the distribution of consumer and professional products, dedicated to delivering exceptional service, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence. We are expanding our Consumer Division and looking for a talented Demand Planner to help drive accurate forecasting, optimized inventory, and strong Cross functional alignment. -functional alignment.

The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts for assigned product categories within Almo's Consumer Division. This role plays a key role in ensuring product availability, minimizing inventory risk, and supporting revenue growth. The ideal candidate has hands on experience with a leading demand planning platform, strong analytical skills, and 2-3 years of experience in forecasting and/or inventory management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning or a related field.
• Proficiency in demand planning software and statistical analysis.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and improve SKU-level forecasts using demand planning software and internal analytics.
• Analyze historical data, trends, promotions, seasonality, POS data, and customer input to refine forecasts.
• Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Category Management, and Operations to align assumptions and communicate forecast changes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias; identify root causes and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Support S&OP / IBP processes through forecast presentations, insights, and data-driven recommendations.
• Review inventory levels, inbound supply, and risk exposure; recommend adjustments to maintain healthy stock levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on new product introductions, discontinuations, and lifecycle planning.
• Generate and interpret demand planning reports for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Support process improvements, tool enhancements, and data governance within the planning function.

What This Job Offers

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