Demand Planner

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

Holiday and personal days

Employee assistance program

Health benefits (medical, prescription

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC seeks a Demand Planner to support forecasting and planning across assigned products and business areas. You will develop forecasts using historical data, forecasts, and marketing plans, and participate in the monthly S&OP process with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 2 years of experience, and strong Excel skills. The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field is required.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and handling large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multicultural partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned business groups with senior guidance.
• Use data visualization tools (ORI, Qlik Sense, SAC) to review demand patterns and identify forecast gaps.
• Assist in new product launch forecasting and product phase-out activities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

ORI (Operations Results)

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 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.

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, andwellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is atwill, 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.