About the role

  • Ownership and responsibility for a key set of accounts. Requires close collaboration with customers.
  • Coordination of planning activities for large projects and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Ownership in the SIOP process by providing guidance on customer needs (from your key accounts), large projects you own, and overall channel intelligence from your Commercial partners.
  • Develop, maintain, and update demand forecasts using historical sales, market trends, and customer insights.
  • Analyze demand patterns and variances to support decision-making in procurement, inventory, and sales planning.
  • Collaborate closely with Commercial, Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to align forecasts with strategic objectives.
  • Establish and monitor inventory targets to balance product availability with cost efficiency.
  • Partner with Supply Planning team to ensure lead-time reliability and mitigate supply risks.
  • Maintain accurate data in ERP and forecasting systems to support planning and reporting.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, and fill rates.
  • Identify and escalate risks related to demand variability, project-driven requirements, and market changes.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to forecasting and inventory management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management; PVF or industrial distribution industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems and forecasting software required.
  • Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) demand planning solutions preferred.
  • APICS CSCP, CPIM, or other supply chain certifications preferred.

Benefits

  • None specified

Job title

Demand Planner

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$85,000 - $108,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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