Demand Planning Analyst

BIC • Shelton, CT

16d

About The Position

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Demand Planner to support accurate and timely forecasting of display programs and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This role plays a key part in translating commercial strategies into demand signals that drive supply chain execution and customer service excellence. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Supply Planning to ensure readiness and alignment for product launches and display rollouts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or forecasting
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Experience working with customer data such as shipment history, sell-through, and point-of-sale
• Knowledge of ERP and planning systems (JDE, Blue Yonder, or similar) a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting retail customers (e.g., Walmart, Amazon, Target)
• Familiarity with statistical forecasting models (moving average, exponential smoothing, regression)
• Exposure to S&OP or S&OE planning processes
• SQL, Python, or other data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecasts for new products and customer display programs across various planning horizons.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to gather inputs on product launch volumes, timelines, and promotional drivers.
• Utilize historical data, market trends, and customer insights to support forecasting assumptions and planning scenarios.
• Partner with Supply Planning to ensure alignment on inventory targets, production plans, and launch timelines.
• Monitor and track forecast performance, highlighting variances and working cross-functionally to address gaps.
• Assist in building forecasting templates, reports, and dashboards that support visibility into innovation and display demand.
• Support cross-functional planning meetings (S&OE, NPI reviews, or S&OP inputs) with clear and concise forecast data.
• Maintain item-level forecasts in demand planning systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency with product lifecycle stages.
• Support post-launch analysis and continuous improvement of new item forecasting accuracy and assumptions.

What This Job Offers

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