Demand Planner

LHH; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH in Vernon, CA is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our on-site team. This role forecasts demand, analyzes inventory trends, and supports supply chain planning to ensure optimal product availability.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in demand planning within textile, apparel, or consumer goods, with strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills and a track record of improving forecast accuracy and contributing to S&OP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in demand planning, inventory planning, or related field.
• Experience in textile, apparel, fabric, fashion, consumer products, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for forecasting and inventory planning.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, customer demand, and BI.
• Partner with Sales, Production, Operations, and Supply Chain to align forecasts with business objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast accuracy to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyze sales trends, customer purchasing behavior, and seasonal fluctuations to support planning.
• Participate in S&OP meetings and provide forecasting recommendations.
• Generate recurring demand planning reports, inventory analyses, and KPI metrics.
• Identify demand risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Production to support material and inventory planning.
• Monitor forecast performance and continuously improve forecasting methodologies.
• Support new product launches and customer-specific demand planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems.

Skills

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Planning

Supply Chain Planning

S&OP

Data Analysis

Forecast Accuracy

Inventory Optimization

ERP/MRP Systems

Advanced Excel

KPI Reporting

Trend Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations/Finance/Statistics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join a growing organization in Vernon, CA. This onsite role is responsible for forecasting product demand, analyzing inventory trends, supporting supply chain planning, and collaborating with Sales, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the textile, apparel, fabric, consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industry, along with strong analytical and forecasting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, customer demand, and business intelligence.
• Partner with Sales, Production, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to align demand forecasts with business objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast accuracy to minimize stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyze sales trends, customer purchasing behavior, and seasonal fluctuations to support business planning.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings and provide forecasting recommendations.
• Generate recurring demand planning reports, inventory analyses, and KPI metrics.
• Identify demand risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Production teams to support material and inventory planning.
• Monitor forecast performance and continuously improve forecasting methodologies.
• Support new product launches, promotions, and customer-specific demand planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of demand planning, inventory planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or production planning experience.
• Experience in the textile, apparel, fabric, fashion, consumer products, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, forecasting, or inventory planning systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting textile manufacturing, apparel production, fabric distribution, or consumer products environments.
• Experience participating in S&OP processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management best practices and supply chain planning methodologies.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting and analytics tools.

Key Skills

• Demand Forecasting
• Inventory Planning
• Supply Chain Planning
• S&OP
• Data Analysis
• Forecast Accuracy
• Inventory Optimization
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Advanced Excel
• KPI Reporting
• Trend Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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