Sr. Demand Planning Analyst

J.W. Speaker

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or R for data analysis
  • Experience with SIOP, S&OP, or IBP processes in dynamic environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for process improvement

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance statistical demand forecasts at different levels
  • Evaluate and choose appropriate forecasting methods
  • Analyze historical demand and order patterns for accuracy improvements
  • Incorporate structured sales input into consensus demand plans
  • Partner with IT and Supply Chain for forecasting tool enhancements
  • Identify opportunities to boost data quality and forecasting efficiency
  • Monitor and report on forecast performance metrics

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Short term & Long-term disability insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid time off including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
  • Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
  • Development and Growth opportunities
  • Casual work environment
  • Temperature-controlled working environment
  • And many more!
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Sr. Demand Planning Analyst will play a key role in building and formalizing our demand planning capabilities from the ground up as we implement a new Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This highly analytical, hands-on role will develop statistical forecasts, integrate customer and sales inputs, and help formalize how demand inputs are gathered, evaluated, and translated into a demand plan. Partnering cross-functionally, you'll improve forecast accuracy, increase transparency, and help define the processes, governance, and tools that will scale demand planning across the organization.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You're a curious, data-driven yet creative problem solver with 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics and a bachelor's degree in a related field. You understand forecasting models beyond theory and can apply them using tools like advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or R to turn complex data into actionable insights. You're comfortable working in ambiguity, pulling together inputs from multiple sources, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders with clear, practical recommendations. Experience with SIOP, S&OP, or IBP is strongly preferred, especially in evolving environments, and you bring a strong ownership mindset with a passion for building processes, improving forecast accuracy, and driving better business decisions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

You will INNOVATE by:

  • Developing, maintaining, and improving statistical demand forecasts at multiple levels (item, customer, product family).
  • Evaluating and selecting forecasting methods (e.g., time series, trend, seasonality, exception-based forecasting).
  • Analyzing historical demand, order patterns, and forecast drives to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
  • Incorporating sales input and overrides in a structured, auditable manner to create a consensus demand plan.
  • Partnering with IT and Supply Chain teams to support the implementation or enhancement of forecasting and planning tools.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and forecasting efficiency.


You will EXPLORE by:

  • Monitoring and reporting forecast performance using KPIs such as MAPE, bias, forecast accuracy, and forecast value add (FVA).
  • Extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from ERP systems, customer forecasts, and external sources.
  • Building and maintaining analytical models, reports, and dashboards to support demand planning and SIOP decisions.
  • Comparing statistical forecasts to customer-provided forecasts and identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
  • Supporting the monthly SIOP cadence by preparing demand reviews, variance analyses, and scenario insights.


You will PERFORM by:

  • Clearly communicating forecast assumptions, changes, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Assisting in the design, documentation, and rollout of new demand planning and forecasting procedures.
  • Helping define forecast ownership, data governance, planning horizons, and review cycles.
  • Supporting the development of standard work, templates, and dashboards to enable scalable demand planning.


We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Short term & Long-term disability insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
  • Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
  • Development and Growth opportunities
  • Casual work environment for all associates
  • State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment
  • And many more!


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