Demand Planner

Evolving Solution Services; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Demand Planner to own inventory from creation to sale. You will forecast at SKU and distribution center levels and ensure alignment with sales objectives across distribution centers.

The role requires 5+ years in demand planning, strong Excel and data tools experience (Tableau/Power BI), and collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain. Join a fast-paced team focused on accuracy and strategic inventory management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning within retail, manufacturing, or CPG.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, SCM, Economics, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience setting up ERP, MRP, WMS, and QMS systems.
• Advanced Excel with experience using Tableau, Power BI, Omni, or similar tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine short-term and long-term demand forecasts at SKU, customer, and sales channel levels; develop actionable strategies.
• Monitor forecast and inventory accuracy, explain variances, and improve forecasting processes.
• Oversee the weekly production scheduling.
• Use historical data to predict future demand and adjust for promotions/seasonality shifts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Supply Chain to align forecasts with brand strategies.
• Incorporate customer insights, promotions, and product launches into demand plans.
• Support new product introductions by forecasting initial demand and tracking post-launch performance.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP

MRP

WMS

QMS

Job description

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Demand Planner

FULL TIME Chandler, AZ, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Purpose: We are seeking a Demand Planner to become an integral part of our growing team! As the Demand Planner, you will own inventory from beginning at job creation to end at point of sale. This position is responsible for ensuring correct inventory quantities are on hand at all distribution centers to support sales objectives. Forecast accuracy at a SKU/distribution center level is critical and demand planners constantly utilize demand planning system to assess forecasts and other inventory levers.
A Demand Planner should be able to balance strong execution of the fundamental job responsibilities with strategy thought. The ability to dig in and find opportunities, articulate those opportunities, and then create strategies and action plans to address them is critical to personal success and long-term business growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

Demand Planning, Forecasting & Scheduling

• Build and refine short-term and long-term demand forecasts at the SKU, customer, and sales channel levels, then develop actionable strategies to meet demand.
• Monitor forecast and inventory accuracy, explain variances, and continuously improve forecasting processes.
• Oversee the Production Scheduling weekly
• Use statistical tools and historical data to predict future demand and adjust for promotions and product seasonality shifts.

Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends and external factors to uncover growth opportunities and risks.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecasting accuracy and data integrity.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Supply Chain to ensure forecasts align with brand strategies and inventory goals.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing Departments to incorporate customer insights, promotional calendars, and product launches into demand plans.
• Work with Production to align production plans with demand while minimizing excess inventory and OOS (Out of Stock) situations.
• Support new product introductions by forecasting initial demand and tracking post-launch performance.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning within the retail, manufacturing, or CPG industry
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience setting up ERP, MRP, WMS, and QMS systems.
• Experience in supply chain activities is highly desired, including warehouse & inventory management, supplier qualification and negotiation
• Experience developing demand forecasting models from the ground up.
• Advanced analytical skills and confidence working in Excel, plus experience using tools like Tableau, Omni, PowerBI, or similar platforms to turn data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively across departments.
• A solid understanding of retail business drivers including pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to learn cGMP and related best practices.