LaSalle Intelligent Solutions is hiring for a Demand Planner to join a collaborative Supply Chain team supporting a well-established food manufacturing company in South Holland, IL. This opportunity is ideal for a supply chain professional who enjoys building data-driven forecasts, partnering cross-functionally and staying close to the customer side of the business. This Demand Planner role offers strong exposure to statistical forecasting, S&OP processes and promotional analytics. If you're analytical, collaborative and comfortable balancing forecasting with hands-on customer support, this could be a great next step in your career. Demand Planner Responsibilities - Develop, maintain and continuously improve the statistical baseline forecast at the SKU-Customer level - Apply historical data, seasonality, trend analysis and system-based forecasting algorithms - Identify and correct data anomalies, including outliers, history gaps and master data issues - Collect promotional plans, pricing actions and volume assumptions from Sales - Build and maintain a structured Promotion/Event Calendar and quantify promotional uplift - Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Scheduling, Supply Planning and Operations to validate demand signals - Prepare materials and lead/support weekly tactical S&OP meetings and monthly Demand reviews - Prepare weekly and monthly demand reports highlighting forecast changes, key drivers and exceptions - Maintain forecast dashboards and report weekly on forecast accuracy and bias KPIs - Maintain forecast hierarchies, product segmentation and customer groupings - Support new item introductions, phase-outs and SKU rationalization - Provide Customer Service backup coverage (~25%), including order entry, order changes, delivery updates and issue resolution - Run daily backlog, open order and shipment reports as needed What's Needed? - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Economics or related field - Minimum 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning or a related role - Hands-on experience with statistical forecasting models and demand planning systems - Working knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems (e.g., SAP, Blue Yonder, Relex or similar) - Experience supporting or participating in an S&OP or IBP process strongly preferred - Prior experience working with Sales, Customer Service or Operations teams - Ability to provide backup Customer Service support when required - Strong communication, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills What's In It for Me? - Opportunity to own forecasting and S&OP processes at the SKU-Customer level - Exposure to both demand planning and customer-facing order management - Collaborative team environment across Sales, Supply Planning, Scheduling and Operations - Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental and 401k - Stable, established manufacturing organization with room to grow Key Details - Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 base salary - Benefits: Medical + Vision + Dental + 401k - Location: South Holland, IL - Work Model: 4 days onsite + 1 hybrid If you're looking for a Demand Planner opportunity that blends forecasting ownership with cross-functional collaboration and customer impact, apply today! Gavin Sullivan #LNESC
