Demand Planning Analyst

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States (Arizona) seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to forecast demand, manage seasonality, and support S&OP processes with accurate reports and dashboards.

The role collaborates with sales, brand management, and purchasing, interpreting market trends, adjusting forecasts for risks, and delivering ad hoc analyses. Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years analytics experience are required; advanced Excel skills and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of statistical forecasts and manage seasonality and events to develop reliable depletion projections.
• Manage forecast exceptions using demand-planning reports to address variances and correct errors.
• Interact with sales, brand management, and purchasing to understand and interpret market trends and demand drivers.
• Adjust forecasts to reflect market impacts or risks.
• Collect past and future demand factors, including distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products, and promotion plans.
• Support the S&OP process by updating demand-related reports, metrics, and dashboards.
• Develop and run basic ad hoc reports and analyses for the demand planning team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand Planning

Analytical Skills

MS Office

Presentation Skills

S&OP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Excel Modeling

MS Office

S&OP Dashboards

Data Visualization

Job description

• Support the development of statistical forecasts and manage seasonality and events to develop reliable depletion projections
• Manage forecast exceptions using demand-planning reports to address variances and correct errors
• Interact with sales, brand management, and purchasing to understand and interpret market trends and demand drivers
• Adjust forecasts to reflect market impacts or risks
• Collect past and future demand factors, including distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products, and promotion plans
• Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by updating demand-related reports, metrics, and dashboards
• Develop and run basic ad hoc reports and analyses for the demand planning team
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Business) and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing, demand planning, supply chain, finance, or a similar analytics-focused position; internship or co-op experience may be considered
• Advanced PC skills using MS Office and various computer programs, including presentation software
• Verbal and written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion
• Customer service skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Analytic and reporting skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment
• Preferred: inventory replenishment and/or supply chain experience
• Preferred: exposure to or training in statistical models and their application
• Knowledge or experience with Excel modeling and/or simulation is a plus
• Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and statistical forecasting, with strong analytical and reporting skills to support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Proficient in managing market trends and demand drivers while ensuring accuracy in forecasts and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Demand Planning
• Statistical Forecasting
• Analytic Skills
• MS Office Proficiency
• Supply Chain Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Statistical Models
• Excel Modeling
• Forecast Exception Management
• Data Analysis
• Reporting Skills

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Customer Service
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Finance
• Market Trends
• Inventory Replenishment

Tools & Technologies

• Demand-Planning Reports
• S&OP Metrics
• Presentation Software