Demand Planning Analyst

S & E Gourmet Cuts Inc•Chicago, IL

23h•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Demand Planning Analyst who thrives on turning data into insights and partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to build forecasts that keep the business moving forward. In this critical role, you will develop and manage customer forecast plans that support business goals and help deliver the right products to the right places at the right time. Unlike purely operational forecasting, this position gives daily exposure to Sales and Marketing, helping to integrate promotional plans, market trends, and external intelligence into smarter, more strategic demand plans. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who loves working with data, collaborating cross-functionally, and having a real impact on company performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with tools like Excel, SAP, or other ERP systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to translate data into clear, actionable plans

Nice To Haves

experience with statistical forecasting tools
inventory management
S&OP processes

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, market trends, customer demand, and business inputs.
Build demand plans using key forecasting drivers such as store count, distribution, facings, sales velocity, and sell-through rates.
Validate and continuously improve forecast accuracy through KPI analysis, including forecast accuracy, bias, fill rate, and inventory performance.
Partner closely with Sales to incorporate promotional plans, customer forecasts, and new product launches into the demand planning process.
Leverage market intelligence, competitive activity, economic trends, and category insights to strengthen forecasting assumptions.
Analyze customer, sales, and market data to identify demand trends, risks, and opportunities that support business decision-making.
Participate in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment across Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to reconcile forecast variances and support inventory planning.
Provide demand planning recommendations for new product launches, product transitions, and phase-out strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels.