Demand Planner

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  October 07,2026

Sky Water is partnering with an existing client in Southern Minnesota to find a Demand Planner for their growing team! This is a newly created role that will own the company’s demand forecast and serve as the link between sales and operations. This person will be responsible for building & maintaining forecasts, keeping production & inventory plans on pace with expected demand, reporting on forecast performance, and working with company leadership teams across sales, finance, & operations.

Our client is a growing food manufacturer that’s a leader in their space and has a strong customer base. They recently completed a large expansion project and are adding to their supply chain team to support their continued growth. We’re looking for an experienced demand planner or supply chain professional with a manufacturing background (food industry experience is a plus).

Our client is offering a solid base salary for this role, excellent benefits and opportunities to advance your career as they continue to grow! Responsibilities

• Build and manage the demand forecast using sales history and statistical forecasting tools.
• Keep production schedules, supply plans, inventory, and distribution on pace with expected demand.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and finance teams to adjust forecasts based on product promotions, new product launches and market trends.
• Report on forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and other key planning metrics while looking for ways to make improvements.
• Maintain forecasting models, reports, and dashboards.
• Assist with capacity planning, inventory optimization, and phasing out discontinued products.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with S&OP processes and ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal).