Demand Planner

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

401k with company match and profit‑l分享

Job summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Demand Planner to join our team in New Jersey. The role focuses on developing and improving demand forecasts to support sales, service, inventory, and supply planning goals.

This position partners with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Strategy and Marketing through the S&OP process to evaluate inputs and improve forecast accuracy. It is a hybrid role based in Ewing, NJ with in-person attendance on Tue-Thu and remote options on Mon and Fri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of demand planning or forecast analysis experience.
• Experience with ERP, reporting and data visualization tools (e.g., Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP/APO, Power BI, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Refresh and publish rolling 18-month weekly and monthly forecasts by brand and UPC.
• Partner with Sales, Sales Strategy, Marketing, and Supply Planning to align forecasts with customer needs and market trends.
• Lead Pre-S&OP and S&OP meetings with documented risks, assumptions, decisions and follow-up actions.
• Track forecast accuracy, identify root causes of variance, and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to identify forecast errors, trends, risks, and corrective actions.
• Communicate demand changes, supply risks, and special requests to Supply Chain Planning in a timely manner.
• Develop scenario plans for demand shifts, supply constraints, promotions, and new item launches.
• Translate customer, channel, promotional, and market insights into clear forecast assumptions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organized, detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder/JDA

SAP/APO

Power BI

Excel

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Demand Planner to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and improving demand forecasts that support sales, service, inventory, and supply planning goals.

About the Role

This Demand Planner will partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Sales Strategy, and Marketing through the S&OP process to evaluate customer, market, and business inputs and improve forecast accuracy.

Work Environment

Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Ewing, NJ, and requires in- person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Refresh and publish rolling 18-month weekly and monthly forecasts by brand and UPC.
• Partner with Sales, Sales Strategy, Marketing, and Supply Planning to align forecasts with customer needs, promotions, new item launches, discontinuations, and market trends.
• Lead Pre-S&OP and S&OP meetings, ensuring risks, assumptions, decisions, and follow-up actions are clearly documented.
• Track and interpret forecast accuracy metrics, identify root causes of variance, and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to identify forecast errors, trends, risks, and corrective actions.
• Communicate demand changes, supply risks, and special requests to Supply Chain Planning in a timely manner.
• Develop scenario plans for demand shifts, supply constraints, promotions, and new item launches.
• Translate customer, channel, promotional, and market insights into clear forecast assumptions.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of demand planning or forecast analysis experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with demand planning, ERP, reporting, and data visualization tools preferred, such as Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP/APO, Power BI, Excel, or similar systems.

Compensation and Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $92.500– $131,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/