Demand Planner

Kiss Products; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Onsite Employee Fitness Center

Job summary

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. in Port Washington, NY is seeking an Inventory & Demand Planner to forecast customer demand and manage inventory levels.

You will coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and other teams to balance supply and demand, monitor shortages or excess inventory, and support the S&OP process while aiming to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency. The role requires analyzing sales trends, identifying risk opportunities, and maintaining optimal service levels through accurate

Qualifications

• Forecast future customer demand using sales history, promotions, POS data, and market trends.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to quantify forecast errors and drivers.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels to support service levels.
• Analyze inventory, production speed, and product demand to set appropriate stock levels.
• Manage backorders, allocations, and replenishment planning to minimize shortages and excess stock.
• Support MRP and inventory management changes required by stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SCM Analytics to govern master data and troubleshoot data issues.
• Develop processes to validate supply chain data and build KPIs to track impact.

Skills

Forecasting demand

Analytical abilities

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, or related field

Statistics major preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary:An Inventory & Demand Planner helps make sure the company has the products at the right time by predicting customer demand and managing inventory levels. The role involves analyzing sales and market trends, creating accurate forecasts, planning stock levels, and coordinating with teams like Sales, Marketing to keep supply and demand balanced. This position also monitors potential shortages or excess inventory, supports the S&OP process, and ensures smooth product availability while reducing costs and improving overall supply chain efficiency.Job Description:ResponsibilitiesProvide support in enhancing/building/sustaining new integrations, scope changes and workflow processes with other systems; both technical and operational. Enable data driven decision-making.Ensure efficient and correct flow of information between supply chain, warehouse, purchasing and sales.Work with other functional teams to ensure various components work together to meet the operational goals of the solution keeping in mind, the integration, quality, and performance of the deliverables.Develop detailed project plans and participate in project reviews to support delivery of ongoing SCM projects.Focus on global operating model design, operations performance improvement strategy, operations excellence capability development, and Lean/Six Sigma talent and performance management.Analyze inventory levels, production speed, and product demand to determine optimal inventory levels for the company.Analyze and manage inputs to supply chain systems to optimize service and financial supply chain metrics.Anticipate MRP and inventory management change requirements to be required by stakeholders.Work with the SCM Analytics team to provide functional support for master data governance and master data troubleshooting and will need to understand the touch points for SCM execution.Develop processes to govern and validate supply chain relevant data. Build KPIs to track their impact.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.Required QualificationsForecasting future customer demand based on sales history, promotions, POS data, market trends, and new launches.Driving forecast accuracy by understanding error drivers, collaborating with Sales/Marketing, and using statistical tools.Identifying demand risks and opportunities, including upside and downside scenarios for cross‑functional review.Maintaining optimal inventory levels to support service levels (In‑stock KPIs: Walmart, Target, etc.).Reviewing inventory trends, including excessive, new excessive, aging, and liquidation opportunities.Managing backorders, allocation, execution planning, and general adjustments (e.g., write‑offs).Executing inventory grading, aligning safety stock, coverage, and replenishment strategies with POS performance.Monitoring BO risk and developing contingency plans (alternative sourcing, expedited routes).Preferred QualificationsSAP or similar forecasting software knowledge / experience is preferred.Bachelor's degree (Business, Statistics, or related field), Statistics Major is preferred.2+ year related experience is requiredGood communication and Team building skills, good people managing skillsStrong analytical abilities, Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilitiesConsistency. Resilience. Show a long-term career plan with KISSExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration (Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Finance).BenefitsPremium Medical Insurance Coverage401(k) Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO) based on seniorityPaid HolidaysAdditional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)Annual Bonus PlanOnsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga RoomSummer FridaysComplimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerRelocation Support for New HiresWork Anniversary RecognitionsCongratulatory & Condolence GiftsEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramLicense/Certification ReimbursementsCorporate Employee DiscountsVisa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green CardCommuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)Vehicle PerksQualification(s):Education(s):Work Experience:Skill(s):Language(s):Certification(s):Not ApplicableThe anticipated compensation range is21.50 - 39.75 USD HourlyActual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.