Demand Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field or 3 plus years of equivalent experience in supply chain analysis, purchasing, or forecasting.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as D365, is a plus.
• Experience with home improvement retailers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and adjust demand forecasts for retail and commercial product lines using historical data, seasonal trends, and business intelligence.
• Use statistical models and analytical tools to project demand and identify variances.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to incorporate promotions, advertising plans and new product launches into demand forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, customer behavior, and competitor activity to stay ahead of market shifts.
• Work closely with procurement to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure procurement team has visibility to customer promotions, store expansions and new product launch timing.
• Monitor product availability, manage inventory turnover, and ensure that inventory aligns with forecasted demand.
• Ensure forecast accuracy by regularly tracking and analyzing key metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias).
• Generate reports and dashboards to communicate forecast trends, inventory levels, and demand variances.
• Contribute to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by presenting demand forecasts, identifying risks/opportunities, and participating in discussions to align supply with demand.