Demand Planner I

Fagron; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Fagron is seeking a Demand Planner to proactively manage demand and optimize vendor replenishment. You will collaborate with Sales to validate forecasts, ensuring product availability and cost efficiency, while maintaining target stock levels.

Key responsibilities include updating forecast tools, aligning ERP data with planning systems, and providing data to stakeholders. The role emphasizes initiative, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience.
• User-level knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle) a plus.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Innovative responses to complex challenges in business and technology.
• Flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated forecast and planning tools.
• Update ERP data to align Planning tools and ERP.
• Provide data to internal parties upon request.
• Collaborate with senior demand planning team to expand knowledge.
• Stay up to date with trends in Demand Planning.
• Demonstrate timely issue resolution and a results-driven mindset.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Independent work

Tools

Navision

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Job

The Demand Planner will proactively manage demand and identify/resolve risks through optimizing vendor replenishment, working collaboratively with sales to validate forecast accuracy and ensure that product availability targets are achieved at minimum operating costs and optimum stock levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform updates to ensure forecast and planning tools are current
• Perform data updates to ERP to maintain alignment between Planning tools and ERP
• Provide data to internal parties upon request
• Work with senior members of demand planning team to expand knowledge of department focus and efforts
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in Demand Planning.
• Other duties as assigned Core Competencies
• Timely issue resolution
• Result-driven
• Discipline to follow policies, processes, and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, and accountability.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; perform work independently without being prompted.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience
• User-level knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry preferred
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Innovative responses to complex challenges in business and technology
• Flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready for the challenge?

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.