Demand Planner

MSR Technology Group; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

MSR Technology Group seeks an experienced Demand Planner to develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple product lines. You will analyze historical sales, market trends, and promotions, and execute planning activities within ERP systems, including SAP IBP/APO and S/4HANA, to drive consensus in S&OP discussions.

The role requires strong knowledge of inventory and supply chain planning, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Demand Planning / Supply Chain Planning experience.
• Strong hands-on Demand Forecasting experience.
• Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, ECC, or S/4HANA; SAP IBP/APO strongly preferred.
• Experience with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning.
• Strong knowledge of Inventory Planning and Supply Chain Planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Distribution processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple product lines.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and customer inputs.
• Execute demand planning activities within ERP systems and maintain accurate planning data.
• Participate in S&OP / Integrated Business Planning and develop consensus demand plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, and supply chain KPIs.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams to align demand and supply.
• Maintain planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
• Support NPI, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes and system usage.

Skills

Demand Forecasting

Excel

Data analysis

SAP IBP

SAP APO

S/4HANA

S&OP

Inventory planning

Manufacturing & Distribution

ERP Systems

Analytical

Communication

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP APO

S/4HANA

Job description

Type: Long-Term Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple product lines.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and customer inputs.
• Execute demand planning activities within ERP systems and maintain accurate planning data.
• Participate in S&OP / Integrated Business Planning and develop consensus demand plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, and supply chain KPIs.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams to align demand and supply.
• Maintain planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
• Support NPI, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes and system usage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Demand Planning / Supply Chain Planning experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong hands-on Demand Forecasting experience.
• Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, ECC, or S/4HANA; SAP IBP/APO strongly preferred.
• Experience with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning.
• Strong knowledge of Inventory Planning and Supply Chain Planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Distribution processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Skills

Demand Planning | Demand Forecasting | SAP IBP | SAP APO | S&OP | Supply Chain Planning | Inventory Management | ERP Systems | Advanced Excel | Manufacturing & Distribution

Contract-to-Hire

Initial 6-12 month contract with potential conversion to a permanent position based on performance, business needs, and available headcount.

Important: This is a 100% onsite position in Bay Shore, NY.