Demand Planning Analyst

Opella Healthcare Group; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to join a hybrid role based in Chattanooga, TN or Morristown, NJ. You’ll support demand forecasting, inventory management, and Kinaxis forecasting for the IBP process, partnering with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in demand planning or analytics; experience with Kinaxis and SAP is preferred, along with strong Excel, PowerPoint and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in demand planning, manufacturing, inventory control, or analytics.
• Experience with Kinaxis and/or SAP preferred; other ERP system experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and able to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Kinaxis activities including NPIs, SKU forecast disaggregation, and pricing maintenance.
• Improve forecast accuracy and bias through reporting, models, insights, and marketing strategies.
• Prepare monthly consumption and shipment reports/models across all brands.
• Support inventory reduction and customer service goals while aligning with long‑term strategy.
• Provide item‑level forecasts to production planners and collaborate cross‑functionally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position can be located working hybrid schedule in Chattanooga, TN or Morristown, NJ. Your career shouldn’t start with waiting in line. At Opella, early careers are built differently. You’re trusted early, supported strongly, and given real space to make an impact. As a Demand Planning Analyst, you’ll step straight into work that helps make self-care simpler, smarter and more human for millions of people.

About the job:

Access personal support and practical training: coaching, feedback and stretch assignments to build confidence fast. Ask the hard questions, challenge complexity and help make smarter solutions a reality. See how your work contributes to a bigger purpose, from improving access to care to reducing environmental impact. Work in a culture that’s collaborative, supportive and serious about helping you thrive and be recognized. Supports demand forecasting, inventory management, data analysis, KPI reporting, and Kinaxis forecasting for the IBP process. Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve forecast accuracy and support business planning.

Main responsibilities:

Manage key activities within Kinaxis, including NPIs, SKU forecast disaggregation, and pricing maintenance. Drive forecast accuracy and bias improvements through reporting, statistical models, business insights, and marketing strategies. Prepare monthly consumption and shipment reports/models across all brands. Support inventory reduction and customer service goals while aligning with long‑term business strategy. Provide timely and accurate item‑level forecasts to production planners. Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other teams to integrate business strategies into the demand plan. Analyze forecast accuracy, POS trends, inventory, and shipment forecasts, identify issues, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in demand planning, manufacturing, inventory control, or analytics. Experience with Kinaxis and/or SAP preferred; other ERP system experience is a plus. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and able to quickly learn new systems. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally. Self‑motivated and adaptable, with the ability to perform well in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

This isn’t a stop on your CV, it’s the start of something bigger. If you want to grow, be heard and help change how self‑care works for people everywhere, we’re ready to back you. We are challengers. We are Opella.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $51,000.00 - $ 73,666.66

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over‑The‑Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over the Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.