Demand Planner

About the role

The Demand Planner plays a critical role in the North America Demand Planning process by owning and developing accurate 18-month rolling forecasts for assigned customer accounts. This position partners with Sales, Supply Planning, and cross-functional stakeholders to build a consensus-based demand plan that supports business performance and supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accurate 18-month rolling forecasts for assigned accounts;
• Lead the monthly IBP (Integrated Business Planning) demand planning collaboration process with Sales and customers by leveraging data and insights to influence alignment and outcomes;
• Create, modify, and analyze forecasting metrics (accuracy, bias, forecast value add) to identify improvement opportunities and enhance forecast performance;
• Analyze weekly POS, inventory, shipments, and demand signals, translating findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders;
• Act as the primary demand planning point of contact for assigned accounts, partnering with Sales and Supply Planning to confirm product availability, align on demand assumptions, and incorporate promotions, new items, and risks and opportunities into the forecast;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by assisting with ad hoc analysis, tools, and projects that enhance forecasting processes, data visibility, and overall team effectiveness;
• Own and maintain accurate 18-month rolling forecasts for assigned accounts; partner with Sales and Supply Planning to incorporate demand drivers, promotions, and new product initiatives into the demand plan;
• Analyze historical performance (shipments, POS, forecast metrics) alongside forward-looking assumptions to make timely, data-driven adjustments in a dynamic environment;
• Agregate and evaluate key demand drivers including historical trends, seasonality, promotions, and customer-specific POS and inventory data to improve forecast reliability;
• Apply forecasting best practices using statistical models, system tools, and data-driven insights to continuously improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias;
• Identify root causes of forecast variances and proactively recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management or related area; APICS/IBF or other advanced degree preferred;
• 3 years of related experience Progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics within a CPG or similarly fast-paced environment preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into business insights and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management or related area;
• Progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics within a CPG or similarly fast-paced environment preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into business insights and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong analytical capabilities;
• Ability to build effective working relationships to establish a shared understanding of key demand drivers;
• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

What We Would Like to Offer You The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.

Pay

$75,000 to $95,000 annually for IL-based employees.

Schedule

This opportunity will be based at our Downers Grove, IL location.