Demand Planner: Forecasting & Inventory (Hybrid, Charlotte)

SalesFirst Recruiting, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SalesFirst Recruiting, LLC represents a global manufacturer hiring a Demand Planner to join its Charlotte-based supply chain team. The role focuses on managing demand forecasts, inventory planning, and supply planning for an assigned product portfolio.

You will build forecasts for SKUs, analyze sales and forecast accuracy, and collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and production planning to improve planning accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on demand planning or forecasting experience.
• Experience in a SKU-heavy product environment.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP or planning systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, operations, production, and supply chain teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but strong relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage forecasts for assigned SKUs, product lines, and channels.
• Support demand planning, supply planning, and inventory coordination.
• Analyze sales trends, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and product movement.
• Work with internal teams to identify risks, gaps, and planning improvements.
• Help reduce excess or slow-moving inventory.
• Use planning systems, ERP tools, Excel, and data analysis to guide decisions.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Planning systems

Job description

SalesFirst Recruiting, LLC represents a global manufacturer hiring a Demand Planner to join its Charlotte-based supply chain team. The role focuses on managing demand forecasts, inventory planning, and supply planning for an assigned product portfolio.

You will build forecasts for SKUs, analyze sales and forecast accuracy, and collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and production planning to improve planning accuracy.