Demand Planner

About QXO:

QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company plans to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

QXO is seeking analytical, proactive, and collaborative Demand Planners to join our high-performance Demand Planning team. Reporting to the Director of Demand Planning, this role is critical to building and executing a world-class Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. You will play a key role in developing accurate demand forecasts, supporting the implementation of advanced planning systems, and driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Management, and Field Operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to support the building of scalable processes.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts driven by an Advanced Planning System (o9)
• Own branch-item level forecast accuracy, as well as aggregation at higher levels, and identify key drivers of demand variability.
• Facilitate consensus forecast process by gathering input from Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Support the stand-up of a scalable, cross-functional S&OP process, including contributing to the development of templates, cadences, and KPIs.

• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Field Operations to align on demand plans and inventory targets.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP processes and demand review meetings.
• Present forecast performance and insights to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Assist in refining the forecasting methodology used in the Advanced Planning System (o9) —starting with out-of-the-box forecasting, and evolving into AI/ML-based models in partnership with QXO’s in-house AI experts.
• Maintain planning master data and collaborate on improving system configuration and performance.

• Track and report key demand planning KPIs including forecast accuracy and bias.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across tools, processes, and team ways of working.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or related field required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics in a retail, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Advanced Planning Systems (e.g., o9, Blue Yonder, Relex); familiarity with ERP and BI tools a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a good understanding of statistical forecasting methods; experience with or openness to AI/ML forecasting techniques a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.