Demand Planner

Demand Planner

The Demand Planner supports the demand forecasting and SIOP processes through forecast maintenance, statistical analysis, performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination. This role assists in generating baseline forecasts and tracking accuracy.

This is an hybrid role based in Garland, TX. Candidates must currently reside within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain rolling demand forecast files and update statistical baseline projections
• Generate and maintain statistical forecast models
• Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, and demand variability
• Collect and reconcile forecast inputs from Sales and cross-functional teams
• Track and report forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias, variance)
• Identify forecast variances and perform structured root cause analysis
• Maintain forecast parameters and master data within planning systems
• Update ABC/XYZ classifications and relevant planning attributes
• Prepare demand review analytics and materials for monthly SIOP meetings
• Support development of forecast performance metrics and dashboards
• Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and reporting visibility

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business related field is required, Supply Chain management degree strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years related experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics is required.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical forecasting methods and forecast accuracy improvement.
• Candidates should possess excellent problem solving and data analytical skills.
• Candidates should have strong communication skills and promote and embrace a team atmosphere.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including Power Query, Pivot Tables, Complex formulas and Macros as well as solid Access skills, PowerPoint and Word.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, performance metrics, demand planning and product life cycle strongly preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Light to moderate lifting is required.