Demand Planner

Ferguson; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Demand Planner based in Newport News, VA. The role uses data-driven forecasting to generate an 18-month rolling forecast at the business group level and requires collaboration with sales, finance, procurement, and marketing.

You will lead the monthly S&OP reviews, mentor teams, improve forecast accuracy, and drive inventory optimization. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote days.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demand planning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related analytical field.
• Experience planning demand for imported products (long lead time).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Good presentation skills and relationship building.
• Excel proficiency (intermediate).
• Logility Planning software experience preferred.
• SQL database skills a plus.
• Power BI proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use demand planning software to develop a rolling, 18-month forecast.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Marketing, Sales, Finance to obtain forecast alignment.
• Lead the monthly S&OP forecast review meetings and challenge misalignments.
• Coach and mentor the organization on demand planning and S&OP.
• Run reports on forecast accuracy, bias, and evolution.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing errors and implementing action plans.
• Participate in Annual and Strategic Planning activities affecting long-term plans.
• Maintain documentation for demand planning processes and systems.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning and Replenishment to optimize inventory flow.
• Lead data-driven supply chain optimization projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related analytical subject area

Tools

Logility Planning

SQL

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Job Posting

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.

Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Demand Planner is responsible for generating a baseline demand forecast at the business group level by using data driven statistical information and intelligence from cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, procurement, and marketing to increase forecast accuracy and lower bias.

This position will interact will all levels of the organization, as well as external customers, to build collaboration and create alignment to improve service level and minimize excess inventory.

The Demand Planner should be able to challenge assumptions, analyze risks and opportunities, assist in reviewing new product launches, and analyze demand transitions for obsolete product.

Location

This position is based out of our corporate offices in Newport News, VA. Please note, we offer a hybrid work model with 3 days in office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday, Friday).

Responsibilities

• Use demand planning software and statistical forecasting techniques to develop a rolling, 18 months forecast at the business group level.
• Follow a regimented monthly cadence to collaborate and collect input from Category Management, Marketing, Business Leaders, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to obtain forecast alignment and consensus.
• Lead the assigned Demand Review meeting in the monthly S&OP cycle to report on all forecast changes, collaborate with participants and challenge areas of the forecast that do not align with the trends and analysis presented by the planning team.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to the business unit to educate the organization on the benefits of demand planning and S&OP.
• Run reporting on forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and forecast evolution.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast errors and recommending and implementing appropriate action plans.
• Participate in Annual Planning and Strategic Planning activities that impact the long-term plan for assigned categories.
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning and the Replenishment team to optimize inventory flow to reduce risk, eliminate constraints, and decrease lead times on key items.
• Participate in or lead projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demand planning experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related analytical subject area preferred.
• Experience planning demand for imported products (long lead time) is preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Has strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel is preferred.
• Logility Planning software experience preferred.
• SQL database skills a plus.
• PowerBI proficiency preferred.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range

$3,375.00 - $7,333.70

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information