Hybrid Demand Planner — Forecasting & Analytics

Fortified Brands; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortified Brands in Garland, TX is seeking a Demand Planner to support demand forecasting and SIOP processes. You will maintain forecast models, analyze trends, and coordinate inputs from Sales and cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy and reporting visibility, with exposure to performance metrics and dashboards in a collaborative, hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field required; SCM degree preferred.
• 1–2 years in demand planning, forecasting, or analytics.
• Strong problem solving and data analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rolling demand forecast files and update statistical baseline projections.
• Generate and maintain statistical forecast models.
• Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, and demand variability.
• Collect and reconcile forecast inputs from Sales and cross-functional teams.
• Track and report forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias, variance).
• Identify forecast variances and perform structured root cause analysis.
• Maintain forecast parameters and master data within planning systems.
• Update ABC/XYZ classifications and relevant planning attributes.
• Prepare demand review analytics and materials for monthly SIOP meetings.
• Support development of forecast performance metrics and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and reporting visibility.

Skills

Forecasting methods

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Forecast-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Supply Chain management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Pivot Tables

Macros

Access

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Fortified Brands in Garland, TX is seeking a Demand Planner to support demand forecasting and SIOP processes. You will maintain forecast models, analyze trends, and coordinate inputs from Sales and cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy and reporting visibility, with exposure to performance metrics and dashboards in a collaborative, hybrid work setting.