Our client is seeking a HYBRID Demand Planner for a direct-hire, full-time role in Edison, NJ.
- 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
- Salary: $75K-85K DOE Position Description
- Analyzes sales history, customer inventory levels, POS data, promotional activity, seasonality, new product introductions, and product transitions to create accurate demand forecasts.
- Works closely with Sales Managers and cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure forecasts are translated into actionable plans.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, replenishment, sales operations, or a related analytical role.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- The role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a solid understanding of forecasting, inventory management, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations.
- Local to Edison, NJ.
- Experience with forecasting software, inventory planning, and ERP systems preferred.
- Experience supporting a sales-driven, customer-focused business environment preferred.
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, or mass merchant experience preferred.
- Experience with POS reporting, customer inventory analytics, replenishment systems, and EDI transactions preferred.
- Exposure to D365, Crystal Reports, Walmart/Sam's Club Retail Link, or similar customer reporting systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations.
- Experience using forecasting and business systems, including ERP platforms (D365 preferred), Netstock or similar planning software, reporting tools, EDI data, and customer portals.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to analyze forecast accuracy, variances, inventory performance, service levels, and root causes to support business decisions and process improvements.
- Ability to translate sales plans, customer insights, and market trends into actionable demand forecasts.
- Experience creating reports, conducting research, and presenting findings and recommendations to management.
- Office products or Consumer goods industry experience is a plus.
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Benefits:
- Hybrid working schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
- Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance, STD, LTD, and AD&D
- 401(k) match
- Profit sharing
- Weekly pay cycle
- Collaborative, team-first culture
- Professional development Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $75,000.00 - $85,000.00