Jobs · Management · Minnesota

Demand & Supply Planner

The Malco Group · Annandale, MN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate, data-driven demand forecasts across multiple brands, product lines, and distribution locations, and lead efforts to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
  • Own finished goods safety stock policies and inventory optimization strategies to balance service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage excess and obsolete inventory, including monitoring, reporting, and developing disposition recommendations.
  • Maintain ABC classification for finished goods to guide inventory policy and planning priorities.
  • Lead demand and inventory planning for product lifecycle events, including new product introductions and product transitions.
  • Analyze service levels and recommend actions to improve fill rates, availability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Cook up multi-brand and multi-site inventory planning to optimize inventory positioning across the network.
  • Utilize Forecast Pro and Oracle EBS to support demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning activities.
  • Serve as a key contributor to the SIOP process, translating customer demand, business trends, promotions, and market intelligence into actionable inventory and supply recommendations.
  • Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Customer Service to align supply with demand and support business growth.
  • Perform data analysis and reporting, and drive continuous process improvement across demand and supply planning activities.

Background & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or supply planning, ideally within a multi-brand or multi-site manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems required; experience with Oracle EBS and Forecast Pro strongly preferred.
  • Highly analytical, with the ability to transform complex or incomplete data into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Experience supporting Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) or S&OP processes in a cross-functional environment.
  • Working knowledge of inventory optimization concepts, including safety stock methodology, ABC classification, and service level analysis.
  • Experience supporting product lifecycle planning, new product introductions, and product transitions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Customer Service.

Benefits And Perks

  • Bonus Program
  • 401k with company matching
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • Paid time off

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