Demand Planner

301044 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Employee assistance program

Health benefits (medical, prescription

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in Lake Zurich, Illinois is seeking a Demand Planner to support demand forecasting and planning across assigned products and business areas. You will analyze data, use forecasting tools, and collaborate cross‑functionally to optimize inventory and support production planning.

The role participates in monthly SOP processes, aids new product introductions, monitors forecast accuracy and biases, and helps drive continuous improvement in planning.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis of large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication across multicultural partners.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Willingness to learn planning systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned business groups.
• Review demand patterns using ORI, Qlik Sense, and SAC to identify gaps.
• Assist in new product launch forecasting and product phase‑out activities.
• Facilitate demand review meetings with Marketing and cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain meeting notes related to market intelligence and assumptions.
• Share insights with SOP stakeholders.
• Assist with review and coordination of Supply Chain Agreements for new launches.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias to improve processes.
• Analyze forecast variances to enhance planning tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (supply chain or related)

Tools

ORI

Qlik Sense

SAC

Job description

Job Summary

The Demand Planner is a supply chain professional responsible for supporting demand forecasting and planning activities across assigned products and business areas. Leveraging data analysis, forecasting tools, and cross‑functional collaboration, this role develops and maintains demand forecasts that optimize inventory levels, support production planning, and enhance customer service performance. The Demand Planner participates in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) process, contributes to new product introductions, monitors forecast accuracy, and supports continuous improvement initiatives related to demand planning and inventory management. This position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and Customer Service to ensure demand plans align with business objectives. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail‑oriented, and eager to build expertise in demand planning while thriving in a collaborative, fast‑paced supply chain environment.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience

• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.

Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned business groups under the guidance of senior planning team members, leveraging inputs such as sales forecasts, historical shipment data, and marketing plans.
• Using data visualization tools such as ORI (Operations Results), Qlik Sense and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud), to review demand patterns and help identify sales gaps requiring forecast adjustments thus reporting to Sr Planning team members.
• Assist in new product launch forecasting and product phase‑out activities.
• With guidance from senior planning team members, facilitate demand review meetings with Marketing by recommending forecast adjustments based on data analysis, documenting insights, and following up on forecast assumptions.
• Maintain detailed meeting notes related to market intelligence and business assumptions.
• Be prepared to share insights with key SOP stakeholders.
• Assist with the review and coordination of Supply Chain Agreements (SCA) for new product launches and annual updates.
• Monitor service KPIs such as forecast accuracy and forecast bias to achieve strategic operation goals.
• Monitor inventory KPIs such as excess inventory and short date risks to optimize inventory levels.
• Perform root cause analysis of forecast variances to enhance forecasting processes and planning tools.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and analysis of large data sets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and communicate effectively with a broad range of multicultural partners.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Ability and willingness to learn planning systems, reporting tools, and business processes in a structured supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of forecasting principles and inventory management concepts.

The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients – and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life.

Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.

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