Demand Planner 175791

A-Line; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A-Line Staffing is seeking a Demand Planner to join our Fortune 500 medical device client in Irvine, CA. This on-site role emphasizes demand planning, inventory management, master data governance, and cross-functional collaboration to enable efficient supply chain execution.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in demand planning, strong Excel and data analytics skills, and experience with ERP systems. Benefits begin after 90 days; 401(k) with company match is offered for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2–3 years in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, procurement, or analytics.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and purchasing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support demand planning through data collection, validation, reporting and analysis.
• Assist forecasting processes, forecast accuracy monitoring and trend analysis.
• Support supply and inventory planning to ensure product availability.
• Collaborate with planners/buyers to mitigate shortages and risks.
• Maintain ERP master data accuracy and develop reports, dashboards, KPIs.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Supply chain analytics

Excel advanced

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

OMP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** A-Line Staffing is hiring a Full-Time, On-Site, Demand Planner in Irvine, CA! The Demand Planner will be working for a Fortune 500 Medical Manufacturing company and has career growth potential.**

** Position Overview**
This role supports demand planning, inventory management, master data governance, and supply chain operations within a dynamic medical device environment. This role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, analyzing planning and inventory performance, supporting business systems and integration initiatives, and assisting with day-to-day planning and purchasing activities.

The position works closely with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Service, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate data and efficient supply chain execution. Given the organization's ongoing business transformation, system implementation, and process improvement initiatives, this role will play a key part in supporting integration activities, testing, data validation, and operational readiness efforts.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, adaptable to change with broader ownership of demand, supply, and inventory planning responsibilities.

** Demand & Supply Chain Analyst Compensation**

• The pay for this position is $37.00/hr
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

** Demand & Supply Chain Analyst Highlights**

• 100% onsite position in Irvine, CA 92618
• Required Availability: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m PST

** Demand & Supply Chain Analyst Responsibilities**

Demand Planning & Supply Chain Support

• Support demand planning activities through data collection, validation, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist with forecasting processes, forecast accuracy monitoring, and demand trend analysis.
• Support supply planning and inventory planning activities to ensure product availability and continuity of supply.
• Partner with planners/buyers to identify and mitigate potential shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks

Inventory Management & Reconciliation

• Monitor inventory levels, transactions, and discrepancies across internal and external locations.
• Investigate inventory variances and coordinate corrective actions with Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Contract Manufacturers.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Receiving teams to resolve invoice, receipt, and inventory transaction discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory health metrics, excess and obsolete inventory, and inventory performance trends.

Data Management & Analytics

• Maintain and improve supply chain master data accuracy across ERP, planning, and reporting systems.
• Perform data audits and validation activities to ensure planning inputs remain accurate and reliable.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analytical tools to support decision-making.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support data governance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

System Implementation & Integration Support

• Support ERP, planning system, and supply chain software implementation projects.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), system validation, defect tracking, and process documentation.
• Assist with data migration, master data validation, and system integration activities.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and external consulting teams to support successful project execution.
• Help develop and document future-state supply chain processes and standard work.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Customer Service, and IT teams.
• Communicate supply chain risks, assumptions, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), product lifecycle management, and business integration activities.
• Facilitate issue resolution through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting capabilities, and data quality.
• Support automation and process simplification initiatives.
• Contribute to operational excellence and business transformation efforts.

** Demand & Supply Chain Analyst Requirements**

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, procurement, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and purchasing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

** Preferred:**

• Experience working in medical device, life sciences, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or OMP.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system integrations, or data migration projects.
• Knowledge of inventory reconciliation, supply chain reporting, and master data management.
• Experience with continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.