Demand Planner | Forecasting, S&OP & Analytics

Rich Products Corporation; Buffalo (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich’s is seeking a Demand Planner to develop robust statistical models and integrated demand planning processes across divisions. You will collaborate with finance, purchasing, production and deployment to drive accurate forecasts and S&OP decks.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in statistics or related field with 3+ years in forecasting and supply chain, plus ERP system experience and strong Excel skills. APICS certification is a plus, and the role offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in forecasting and supply chain.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization of costs and service in support of profitability plans.
• Understand variability of product categories and develop robust statistical models.
• Develop statistical processes to support long-range plans.
• Develop demand plans at division, product, and location level.
• Conduct trend analysis and facilitate discussions with marketing and sales to drive consensus.
• Facilitate demand review and support development of S&OP decks.
• Use accuracy and bias results to improve site level forecasts.
• Analyze divisional demand plans with Finance, Marketing and Sales.
• Ensure demand alignment with long term strategic plans.

Skills

Statistical forecasting

Forecast modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Supply Chain/related field

APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP

APO

BW

Excel advanced

Job description

Rich’s is seeking a Demand Planner to develop robust statistical models and integrated demand planning processes across divisions. You will collaborate with finance, purchasing, production and deployment to drive accurate forecasts and S&OP decks.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in statistics or related field with 3+ years in forecasting and supply chain, plus ERP system experience and strong Excel skills. APICS certification is a plus, and the role offers competitive compensation.