Demand Planner

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a Demand Planning professional to analyze and improve demand forecasts across product categories. You will support S&OP processes, develop forecast models, and communicate results to leadership.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with multiple departments, and ongoing forecast accuracy improvements within a large distribution network.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/BA in a related discipline; MS/MA in related field optional.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience (MS/MA 2–4 years).
• Proficiency with demand planning processes and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in forecasts to support enterprise S&OP for all segments.
• Execute demand planning for product categories; create repeatable processes.
• Deliver total demand forecasts and improve forecast accuracy.
• Analyze data, quantify risks, and present results to stakeholders.
• Lead a workstream to maintain forecast accuracy for sales verticals.
• Create statistical forecasts and translate data into presentations.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Forecast accuracy

SaaS/JDA tools

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Tools

JDA system

Job description

Job Summary

Uses sales and operations processes, tools, and methodologies to analyze, improve, and recommend demand forecasts and enhancements for product categories. Provides actionable data analyses to support business cases for demand plans using data-driven methods.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Assists in the development and execution of forecasts to support the enterprise sales and operations planning process for all business segments and sales verticals.
• Executes demand planning for specific product categories, including creating repeatable processes and developing one-off and recurring demand analytics.
• Delivers the total demand forecasts.
• Measures, analyzes, and improves forecast accuracy with segment-specific corrective actions, process enhancements, and JDA system enhancements.
• Communicates results and actions taken to stakeholders.
• Leads a workstream that maintains forecast accuracy for one or more sales verticals.
• Creates statistical forecasts.
• Identifies and quantifies risks using established quantitative methods and application software.
• Collaborates with various departments to incorporate the onboarding of new products, retirement of old products, customer-specific forecast requirements, regulatory changes, and promotions into the demand planning process.
• Retrieves, refines, and analyzes data.
• Translates complex data sets into presentations and partners with leadership on ad hoc projects as needed.

Nature and Scope

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry‑leading, value‑add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will‑call and direct‑ship options, diversified logistic and innovative solutions – and you can see why the more than 300,000 customers continue to refuse HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.