Demand Planner

Zinpro Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinpro Corporation in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Demand Planner to lead the demand review process and maintain forecast accuracy across all business lines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational efficiency in the supply chain, support new product launches, and contribute to annual budgeting and long-term planning. The role is hybrid, with in-office days typical Tue–Thu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of demand planning and forecasting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with S&OP/IBP or related processes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners at all levels to improve processes.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), forecasting tools (GIB DCF), BI Tools (Power BI/Tableau), and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly Demand Review and S&OP meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Provide sales metrics, market trends and long-term planning to align inventory with forecasted demand.
• Maintain all stages of the demand plan, forecast models, and hierarchies to reduce forecast error.
• Collaborate with sales and finance to translate insights into action.
• Support new product launches and transitions globally.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

GIB DCF

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more

Our Culture of Care – Zinpro

Position Summary

The Demand Planner will lead and maintain the demand review process across all business lines by managing the statistical forecast, incorporating sales inputs, and supporting new and discontinued products. This role collaborates with cross-functional business partners to create an unbiased demand plan that drives operational efficiency across the supply chain. The Demand Planner will analyze large data sets to continuously improve forecast accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and apply continuous improvement best practices.

Essential Functions

• Prepare materials and participate in monthly Sales & Operations cross‑functional meetings, including RBE sales calls, Supply Review sessions, and Executive Leadership presentations, while leading the monthly Demand Review process through full preparation and facilitation for the S&OP group.
• Provide sales metrics, market trends and long-term sales planning to ensure alignment between inventory and forecasted demand.
• Create and maintain all stages of the demand plan including maintenance of statistical forecast models, improvement of forecast accuracy, data cleansing, and forecast hierarchies to achieve minimal forecast error.
• Collaborate with sales and finance to leverage customer insights and market trends, contributing to cross‑functional dialogue that challenges assumptions and drives informed decision‑making.
• Support new product launches across the globe as part of the new product team and support product transitions (as needed).
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing current processes and implementing new forecasting methodologies, tools, and techniques to reduce effort and improve results.
• Lead the SKU rationalization process to evaluate our product portfolio, identify and remove underperforming items, and improve efficiency and profitability across the supply chain.
• Partner with the finance team to support the annual budget process by providing historical sales data and future statistical modeling to help align sales targets for the upcoming year.
• Communicate with executive and commercial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of demand planning and forecasting experience in a manufacturing setting. Experience with S&OP, IBP or other related process preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional business partners at all levels to improve process and drive business results.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), Forecasting tools (GIB DCF), BI Tools (Power BI/Tableau), and advanced Excel.

Preferred:

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics are those consistent with a standard office environment.

Positions in this class typically require: typing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after‑hours calls with overseas business teams as needed. This position is a hybrid in‑office position, onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Travel Requirements

This position will work primarily at Zinpro Corporate Headquarters and is expected to engage in company-sponsored travel as needed.

About Zinpro

At Zinpro, advancing health and wellbeing for animals and people is at the heart of everything we do. A pioneer in performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions, Zinpro partners with customers worldwide to unlock better animal performance through smarter, science‑led nutrition.

Family‑owned and privately held, our steady growth is fueled by a world‑class team who manufactures high‑quality products marketed in more than 70 countries. As a global leader in animal nutrition, we're committed to developing more sustainable practices.

Working at Zinpro means making a positive difference alongside bright, passionate people in a culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Employees gain broad experience in a growing organization known for its commitment to people, customers and our communities. Here, we value diverse perspectives as we build equitable and inclusive teams.

Zinpro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workplace.