Demand Planner: Forecast, SIOP & Inventory Optimizer

WÜSTHOF, North America

United States

Remote

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

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Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WÜSTHOF North America in Milford, CT is seeking a Demand Planner to drive supply chain efficiency by delivering accurate forecasts, optimizing inventory, and supporting the SIOP process. This on-site role collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Logistics to align demand with our global goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in demand planning, strong analytics, and proficiency with ERP/MRP and forecasting tools (SAP or Kinaxis a plus).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
5+ years in demand planning, supply chain management, or S&OP/SIOP processes.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with large datasets.

Responsibilities

Lead the demand planning process from data collection to forecast generation and alignment across departments.
Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to develop monthly demand plans and support the SIOP cycle.
Manage inventory planning to optimize stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
Create and maintain reports/dashboards to track forecast accuracy, service levels, and KPIs.
Collaborate with production and procurement to translate demand signals into executable supply plans.
Identify process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and planning efficiency.
Conduct ad hoc analysis to support business decisions.