Forecast & Supply Chain Analyst

Industry; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for holidays including Chol Hamoed

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage long-range product forecasting and vendor coordination. This role requires advanced Excel skills and offers the opportunity to drive production efficiency in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and thrives in fast-paced settings. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, procurement, or forecasting.
• Experience with long-range product forecasting (6+ months).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data modeling and forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production and procurement forecasts up to 6 months ahead.
• Analyze sales trends and vendor timelines.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers for delivery alignment.

Skills

Production forecasting

Vendor coordination

Advanced Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems (Acumatica)

Job description

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States Mai Placements Ridgefield Park

Overview

Forecast & Supply Chain Analyst

Location: Ridgefield, NJ (In-Person)
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 DOE

Company Overview

We are a growing manufacturing company committed to delivering excellence in operations and customer fulfillment. Our team thrives on precision, forward-thinking planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Production Planner with a strong background in procurement, product forecasting, and overseas sourcing. This is a senior-level, in-person position responsible for projecting product needs up to 6 months out, coordinating international supply pipelines, and ensuring production is scheduled to meet demand with precision. You will play a key role in forecasting demand, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring on-time fulfillment through advanced planning and cross-departmental coordination. Advanced Excel skills are required for reporting, projections, and capacity planning.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a proactive planner who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Youve handled long-range product forecasting, worked closely with overseas vendors, and know how to transform data into actionable production timelines. You're fluent in Excel, comfortable leading meetings with production and sourcing teams, and know how to pivot quickly when projections shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, own, and maintain production and procurement forecasts up to 6 months ahead.
• Analyze sales trends, current inventory, and vendor timelines to generate accurate projections.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers to align deliveries with production requirements.
• Collaborate with the production team to align scheduling, capacity, and staffing needs.
• Track and adjust the master production schedule to meet dynamic market demands.
• Ensure all schedules are maintained and communicated across procurement, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and delays through scenario planning and alternate sourcing.
• Utilize advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, forecasting models) for planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, procurement, or forecasting. Experience working with product pipelines and inventory projections at least 6 months out.
• Background in sourcing or coordinating with overseas vendors.
• Advanced Excel skills (data modeling, forecasting tools, dashboards).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• ERP experience preferred (Acumatica a plus).
• Prior experience in manufacturing environments; cabinetry or related industries a plus.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years in production planning or procurement roles.
• Experience with long-range product forecasting (6+ months).
• Proven success working with overseas sourcing.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong coordination skills with production or manufacturing teams.
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Paid time off for holidays including Chol Hamoed and major legal holidays

If youre ready to take full ownership of production planning and forecasting in a high-growth environment, we encourage you to apply today!