Hybrid Demand Planner: Forecasting & Insights

Patterson Companies; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

PTO

Holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

LifeWorks

Job summary

Patterson Companies is seeking a Supply Chain Demand Planner to develop forecasts from sales, marketing, inventory, and operations data, guiding production planning and material availability. This hybrid role requires two in-office days weekly at the Mendota Heights, MN headquarters.

You will analyze market trends, coordinate with operations, logistics, and suppliers, and present forecasting insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain , Statistics, or equivalent education and experience
• 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Experience using ERP systems for demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain planning

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts using sales, marketing, inventory, and operational data to support production planning objectives and material availability
• Research market intelligence, industry trends, and business data to maintain accurate and current demand forecasts
• Analyze key sales indicators and product demand patterns to identify trends and support planning recommendations
• Present forecast analyses, assumptions, and demand planning results to stakeholders to support planning activities
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast performance, and budget-related information to identify risks, variances, and planning opportunities
• Coordinate planning activities across operations, purchasing, logistics, suppliers, and other business partners to support integrated planning processes
• Monitor planning metrics and forecasting performance against established benchmarks to support continuous improvement efforts
• Support execution of supply chain initiatives, promotional activities, product launches, and planning events through forecasting analysis and coordination
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Statistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Patterson Companies is seeking a Supply Chain Demand Planner to develop forecasts from sales, marketing, inventory, and operations data, guiding production planning and material availability. This hybrid role requires two in-office days weekly at the Mendota Heights, MN headquarters.

You will analyze market trends, coordinate with operations, logistics, and suppliers, and present forecasting insights to stakeholders.