Demand Planner

Demand Planner

ONSITE in West Nyack, NY

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to join our growing Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and improving demand forecasts that support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to create accurate demand plans and drive alignment throughout the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys analyzing data, influencing business decisions, and taking ownership of forecast performance in a dynamic environment.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand forecasts using historical trends, statistical analysis, and business intelligence.
• Consolidate commercial inputs into a comprehensive demand plan that supports revenue objectives and operational planning.
• Identify forecast risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor market trends, customer demand patterns, and business drivers to support planning decisions.
• Partner with Supply Chain teams to ensure demand plans are translated into effective inventory, production, and supply strategies.

• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to validate assumptions and build consensus forecasts.
• Participate in S&OP meetings by presenting demand trends, forecast performance, and key business insights.
• Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter resource for demand planning activities within your assigned portfolio.

• Utilize SAP demand planning solutions and related planning tools to manage forecasting activities.
• Analyze multiple demand scenarios and provide recommendations that support business decision-making.
• Maintain data integrity and master data accuracy within planning systems.
• Develop and distribute reporting, dashboards, and KPI metrics related to forecast performance.
• Perform root-cause analyses of forecast variances and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness and business performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, inventory planning, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience working with SAP planning solutions (IBP, APO, ERP, or comparable systems).
• Experience participating in S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or related planning processes.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a multi-site, global, or cross-functional environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The successful candidate is:

• Data-driven and highly analytical.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and recommending improvements.
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Nyack, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions…