POSITION SUMMARYUnder direction of the Demand Planning Manager, the Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate Private Label finished goods forecasts across multiple levels (item, item/site, segment, etc.). This role ensures alignment between customer demand and supply chain operations to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and maintain high service levels.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develop accurate demand forecasts leveraging historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotional activity, and statistical modeling techniques.
- Prepare and maintain reports on forecast accuracy, bias, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Own monthly case volume projections that inform financial planning and performance analysis.
- Analyze forecast variances, identify patterns and outliers, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
- Adjust forecasts proactively to account for promotions, product lifecycle changes, supply constraints, and market dynamics.
- Evaluate statistical methodologies and underlying parameters to ensure optimal model selection and performance.
- Compare system-generated forecasts with customer-provided statistical forecasts to validate assumptions and alignment.
- Monitor and review new product launches, ensuring accurate demand signals post-introduction.
- Cross-functional Collaboration & S&OP
- Lead Private Label Demand Review meetings.
- Drive Customer Insights meetings with Sales to align on customer level forecasts.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
- Work closely with sales, finance, commercialization, and supply teams.
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and analyze forecast accuracy and bias to identify improvement opportunities.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommend enhancements to forecasting processes.
- Partner with E2open team to enhance system performance and reliability
Required Skills & Qualifications- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of direct demand planning.
- Technical & Analytical Skills
- Proficient in demand forecasting platforms and ERP systems, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Experienced in applying statistical models and quantitative methods to improve forecast reliability.
- Advanced computer literacy, including strong Excel capabilities (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools).
- Analytical expertise in interpreting complex datasets, identifying trends, root causes, and actionable insights.
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills to influence and align stakeholders through clear, data-driven insights.
- Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to solve problems and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships and work seamlessly across diverse functions.
- Proactive and results-oriented, consistently driving improvements and delivering on commitments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONSThis position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.
FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.
OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 - 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.
VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. 
