Demand Planner (Remote)

Litehouse•Sandpoint, ID

6d•Remote

About The Position

Litehouse Foods is seeking a strategic Demand Planner to join their team. This is a 100% remote position, ideally for candidates located in PST or MST time zones. The Demand Planner will be responsible for building accurate demand plans, improving forecast performance, and collaborating across departments to ensure product availability. The role involves turning data into smart decisions, forecasting, collaboration, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, or related field preferred.
3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related supply chain roles.
Experience with ERP systems, demand planning software, and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting trends and forecasting data.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Infor Demand Forecasting experience a plus.
Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or consumer products preferred.
Tableau, SQL, Power Pivot, Quantrix, or dashboarding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a rolling 12-18 month demand forecast using analytics, statistical tools, market trends, and customer insights.
Partner with Insights, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Production to create a consensus demand plan aligned with business goals.
Manage forecast changes, promotions, product launches, and customer demand shifts to support strong service levels.
Monitor and improve KPIs such as forecast accuracy, bias, and fill rate performance.
Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities while presenting actionable recommendations to S&OP stakeholders.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, tools, and forecasting efficiency.