Demand Analytics Planner

About the role

Our client in the consumer packaged foods industry is seeking a Demand Analytics Planner to join their team in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite Tues/Weds; shuttle service available for NYC, Hoboken and Edgewater NJ). Contract: 1 Year (extension and conversion to permanent possible). US Citizen and Green Card Holders only.

Responsibilities

• Work cross‑functionally between Demand Planning and the Digital Team to shape the baseline forecast that fuels the monthly S&OP cycle.
• Interrogate and strengthen forecasting models using input stress tests, model diagnostics, and structured root cause analysis.
• Continuously elevate item and site‑level forecast accuracy through daily, weekly, and monthly Demand Analytics routines.
• Partner with Planning Excellence, One Forecast, and Analytics teams to influence model improvements and machine‑learning interpretability.
• Monitor forecast performance and lead continuous improvement workstreams that address cross‑category patterns and systematically reduce forecast error, implementing AI agents (working with AI Developer Team) to support analysis.
• Apply an innovation mindset to strengthen forecasting performance by mastering current technologies and pioneering new ones, creating Power BI visualizations of data from multiple sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Engineering, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience.
• 2–6 years of experience in Planning Analytics (internships and co‑ops applicable).
• Some Demand Planning experience.
• Proficiency with Power BI (dashboard creation), Excel (V‑lookup & pivot tables), and user‑level AI experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; machine‑learning forecasting is an asset.
• Data engineering background, root‑cause analysis capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and team‑leadership skills across functions and levels, with a track record of accountability, coaching, breakthrough problem solving, and end‑to‑end Supply Chain thinking.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• 401(k) options.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Consultant Care support.
• Free training to upgrade skills.
• Dedicated Career Partner to help achieve career goals.

Pay

$38 – $44 hourly (possibly more for well‑qualified candidates).

Schedule

Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite (Tues/Weds) with shuttle service available for NYC, Hoboken, and Edgewater, NJ.