Demand Planner
Job Description
My client, a leading nutritional products manufacturing company in Orange County, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Demand Planner to support forecasting and supply chain planning efforts in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, leveraging historical data, market trends, and customer insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage rolling demand forecasts at the SKU and customer level
- Analyze trends, promotions, and seasonality to adjust forecasts and improve accuracy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand plans with production and inventory strategies
- Lead demand review meetings and support the S&OP process
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities in demand planning and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform root cause analysis and enhance forecasting tools, reporting, and processes
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities
- Experience with planning systems (e.g., SAP, JDA/Blue Yonder, Kinaxis) preferred
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving forecasting accuracy and supply chain performance. My client is offering a generous compensation package and growth potential in a progressive environment.
- Relocation is not offered for this position.
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder to be considered as sponsorship is not offered
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Meet Your Recruiter
Sr. Recruiter
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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