SummaryThe Demand Planner plays a critical role in shaping business performance through accurate, insight-driven forecasting. This position owns the development and maintenance of a 24-month consensus forecast in Blue Yonder for assigned customers and business channels, leveraging statistical models, market intelligence, and cross-functional input. Partnering closely with Sales and Sales Planning teams, the Demand Planner leads Key Account Review meetings, identifies forecast drivers and risk, and facilitates data-driven decision making. By aligning stakeholders around a consensus demand plan, this role enhances forecast accuracy, supports customer service excellence, and enables the business to proactively achieve growth and operational objectives.
The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Maintain and refine short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, program inputs, statistical methods, and cross-functional consensus; load and manage forecasts directly in Blue Yonder.
- Own and maintain critical master data and planning parameters to ensure clean ERP runs and reliable planning outputs.
- Monitor and report key metrics including forecast accuracy, bias, and demand variability; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement actions.
- Lead monthly Key Account Review meeting with Sales and Sales Planning for assigned customers or channels.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, phase-outs, and program demand fluctuations by updating forecasts and planning parameters in a timely manner.
- Serve as the primary demand-side partner to Supply Planning, clearly communicating changes in outlook that affect production and purchasing decisions.
- Actively participate in the demand review portion of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning stakeholders on a consensus demand plan.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify demand risks and opportunities
- Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and best-practice adoption that strengthen overall planning effectiveness.
- Partner with Sales Planning, Sales and Marketing to size promotions, new item launches, and incorporate lift or impact into the forecast.
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or related field.
- 5-7 years of industry experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, manage competing priorities, and communicate planning insights clearly.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment with a focus on data accuracy and process discipline.
Preferred Education and Experience - Planning/Supply Chain experience
- Familiarity with S&OP / SIOP / IBP processes and demand consensus methodologies
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft0020Office and planning systems such as Blue Yonder, o9, SAP or similar
- Experience with Power BI including report writing
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors - Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
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