DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST

KENT Nutrition; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst in Muscatine, Iowa to develop accurate demand forecasts and deliver data-driven recommendations. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align plans and drive growth.

The role emphasizes building Power BI dashboards, monitoring forecast performance, and applying advanced analytics to transform data into actionable insights for budgeting and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Degree required in business analytics, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or analytics.
• 3+ years building forecasts from historical data and drivers.
• 2+ years creating dashboards and KPIs using BI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience analyzing sales, pricing, promotions, and market dynamics.
• Ability to collaborate with sales, finance, IT, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts from multiple drivers.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and value-add; perform root-cause analysis.
• Analyze sales performance, pricing, promotions, and market conditions.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses for market conditions.
• Apply forecasting methods and analytics to transform data into insights.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align plans.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, reports, KPIs, and scorecards.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting with demand insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Oracle Demantra

Job description

At KENT WORLDWIDE™, we believe great decisions start with great insights. The Demand Planning Analyst supports the Integrated Business Planning process by developing demand forecasts and delivering data-driven recommendations that guide commercial, operational, and strategic decisions. Through collaboration with stakeholders across the business, this role helps improve forecast accuracy, uncover opportunities, and support sustainable growth. Bring curiosity. Drive insight. Create impact. Join KENT WORLDWIDE™ as a Demand Planning Analyst and help transform data into decisions that move our business forward.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, Iowa.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using historical sales data, customer insights, market trends, and other key demand drivers to support accurate business planning.
• Monitor forecast performance through forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast value-add (FVA) metrics; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve forecasting effectiveness.
• Analyze sales performance, customer demand, pricing, promotions, product mix, market dynamics, and external factors to identify risks, opportunities, and growth drivers.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the potential impact of market conditions, competitive activity, and economic trends on demand forecasts and business performance.
• Apply statistical forecasting methods, advanced analytics, and data modeling techniques to transform complex data into actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align demand plans with business objectives, validate assumptions, and communicate recommendations that drive results.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, KPIs, and scorecards that provide visibility into forecast performance, business trends, and planning effectiveness. Collaborate with IT and Analytics teams to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Support budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategic planning activities by providing demand forecasts, business insights, and scenario-based recommendations that enable informed decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And/Or Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, business analytics, inventory management, or a related analytical role.
• 3+ years of experience developing and managing demand forecasts using historical sales data, statistical forecasting methods, customer insights, market trends, and other demand drivers.
• 2+ years of experience building dashboards, reports, KPIs, and business analytics solutions using Power BI, Excel, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, perform root-cause analysis, evaluate scenarios, and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience analyzing sales performance, customer demand, pricing, promotions, product mix, and market dynamics to support forecasting and business planning decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT teams to support business objectives and informed decision-making.
• Proficiency with analytical and planning tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Microsoft Fabric, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Oracle Demantra, or similar technologies preferred. Professional certifications in analytics, forecasting, business intelligence, or supply chain planning are a plus.

TRAVEL

• 10-15% - for meetings and possible other site visits