Demand Planning Manager

Aston Carter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst in Sacramento, CA for a Contract to Hire role. You will develop and maintain weekly operational forecasts down to Item/Location using the IBP Demand Module, balancing product availability with market dynamics.

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on annual and lifecycle forecasts, and work with supply planning to assess capacity and ensure timely product availability. The position is fully onsite in Sacramento with a pay range of $45-55 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains weekly operational forecast down to Item/Location using the IBP Demand Module.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Sales on Annual (AOP), LE 1 and LE 2 forecasts.
• Develops processes to leverage demand planning software (IBP) and recommends enhancements.
• Partners with supply planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes and ensure timely product availability.

Skills

Forecasting

IBP

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Description

Develops and maintains weekly operational forecast down to Item/Location using the IBP Demand Module. Utilize sales plans, Contract commitments/ balances, distribution changes, shipment history, competitor activities and marketing plans. Balance product availability versus market dynamics to provide insight to sales team for crop sales. Works with cross-functional partners on projects such as new product launches, obsolescence (SKU rationalization) and supply planning for aligning demand and production.

Collaborates with Marketing and Sales on the development of Annual (AOP), LE 1 and LE 2 forecasts. Develop processes to fully leverage recently implemented demand planning software (IBP) and recommend enhancements to maximize its effectiveness. Partners with supply planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes and deliver the most effective and complete Supply Chain plan. Works with supply planning to review production capacity relative to customer demand requirements to ensure timeliness of product availability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.