Senior Demand Planner

Careers at Crestron•Rockleigh, NJ

1d•$85,500 - $122,500

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner to join our supply chain team and lead strategic demand planning initiatives. This role requires a data-driven professional who can analyze market trends, forecast customer demand, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal inventory levels, support sales objectives, and maintain high service levels. A successful candidate will play a critical role in driving business growth through accurate demand forecasting, strategic planning and cross functional alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, Statistics, or related field
5-7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or related analytical roles
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas).
Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools for visualization and reporting.
Proficiency in tools like Kinaxis, SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, or similar demand planning software.
Experience with integrated ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Expertise in quantitative forecasting methods (e.g., moving averages, regression, time-series analysis).
Ability to interpret historical data and apply predictive analytics.
Ability to clearly explain forecasts, assumptions, and risks to non-technical stakeholders.
Skilled in presenting data-driven insights in an understandable way.
Works effectively with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams.
Builds strong relationships to align demand plans with business goals.
Ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders for forecast assumptions and inventory strategies.
Skilled at managing conflicts between demand and supply priorities.
Understanding of market dynamics, pricing strategies, and promotional impacts on demand.
Ability to link demand planning to revenue and profitability goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts using statistical models and business intelligence.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to improve forecast accuracy.
Monitor forecast performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
Utilize advanced analytics tools to manage demand planning processes.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Management and Supply Chain teams to align demand plans with business objectives and qualitative information.
Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings to present forecast insights, recommendations and consensus planning to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
Partner with supply planning, procurement, and operations teams to ensure demand signals are effectively communicated throughout the supply chain
Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting models and processes.
Lead initiatives to improve data quality and streamline planning workflows.
Prepare regular reports on forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and demand variability.