Demand & Supply Planning Manager — SAP APO, Hybrid/Remote

Calculated Hire; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a Demand/Supply Planner in Summit, NJ. The role supports day-to-day planning with SAP APO, developing forecasts and supply plans to align demand with inventory targets.

Hybrid work is available, with 1–2 days on-site and remote options for the right candidate. The position emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, plus ensuring service levels and forecast accuracy in a consumer products environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in demand or supply planning.
• Hands-on SAP APO experience is required.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, life sciences, or similar environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical trends, market data, and business inputs.
• Create and optimize supply plans to meet customer demand while controlling inventory.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor forecast performance and adjust plans as conditions change.
• Participate in S&OP/IBP planning activities.
• Balance supply constraints with manufacturing capacity and inventory targets.
• Monitor inventory health and resolve shortages or excess.
• Execute supply plans and address planning exceptions.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

SAP APO

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP APO

Job description

Calculated Hire is seeking a Demand/Supply Planner in Summit, NJ. The role supports day-to-day planning with SAP APO, developing forecasts and supply plans to align demand with inventory targets.

Hybrid work is available, with 1–2 days on-site and remote options for the right candidate. The position emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, plus ensuring service levels and forecast accuracy in a consumer products environment.