Demand Planner

freseniusglobal; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Wellness program

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi seeks a Demand Planner to support forecasting and planning for assigned products. The role uses data analysis, forecasting tools, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize inventory, support production planning, and improve customer service.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in demand planning within a collaborative, fast-paced supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel with formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and large data analysis.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented problem solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse teams.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned business groups.
• Use ORI, Qlik Sense and SAC to review demand patterns and identify gaps.
• Assist in new product launch forecasting and product phase-out activities.
• Facilitate demand review meetings with Marketing and document insights.
• Maintain meeting notes on market intelligence and business assumptions.
• Assist with review and coordination of Supply Chain Agreements for new launches.
• Monitor service KPIs such as forecast accuracy and bias.
• Monitor inventory KPIs to optimize levels.
• Perform root cause analysis of forecast variances to improve processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supply chain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / business

Tools

ORI

Qlik Sense

SAP Analytics Cloud (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 (S&OP) 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

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.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. 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.

Eligibility

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 S&OP 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 s