Demand Planner

Signature Products Group•Salt Lake City, UT

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Products Group® (SPG) is an industry leader in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of licensed products for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We partner with brands to expand their product categories and ensure consistent, high-quality representation across every channel — from concept through retail. SPG values creativity, teamwork, and a passion for product storytelling. We thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and accountability drive results. We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Operations team. The Demand Planner will be responsible for leading the demand planning function within SPG. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate forecasts to drive efficient inventory management, optimize production planning, and meet customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand planning, inventory control, and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, as well as strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail. This role will be located on site at our Salt Lake City, Utah main office.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Engineering or comparable work experience
Experience in a CPG company
Project Management Experience
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Expertise in Microsoft Excel with experience using an ERP or MRP system
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must

Nice To Haves

APICS or other supply chain certifications a plus
3+ years in Demand Planning or supply chain experience a plus
Database and SQL knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement demand planning strategies to ensure accurate forecasts and optimize inventory levels
Lead the demand planning process, including demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and inventory optimization
Collaborate with the sales team, customer partners, and other internal teams to gather input to prepare and manage demand forecast models; incorporating trends, retail promotions, and new product launches within forecast models
Analyze historical sales data, purchasing trends, and market demand patterns to identify insights and improve forecast accuracy
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and other demand planning metrics
Monitor and report to internal key stakeholders on forecast trends, risks, and opportunities impacting demand planning and inventory positions
Analyze forecast variance, identify root cause bias and adjust forecasting assumption errors
Partner with supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure alignment and execution between demand forecasts and production plans
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes, systems, and tools