Hybrid Demand Planner & Inventory Analyst—Forecasting/SIOP

Life Fitness; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Fitness seeks a Demand Planner / Inventory Analyst to drive data-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and product availability. The role collaborates across Sales, Finance, and Operations, with a focus on improving forecast accuracy and inventory turns.

The position requires 5+ years in demand planning or related roles, 2+ years with Oracle, and a strong Excel and analytics background. Hybrid role in Rosemont, IL, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, or a related supply chain role.
• 2+ years of experience with Oracle or a similar ERP system.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, and SUMIF.
• Ability to build forecasting and financial models.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for finished goods across business units.
• Analyze historical data, identify trends, and use insights to improve forecast accuracy.
• Review forecast assumptions and challenge conclusions that aren't supported by data.
• Analyze forecast errors, stockouts, and excess inventory to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Translate revenue forecasts into unit forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels and product availability at our U.S. distribution center.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards tracking key supply chain metrics such as forecast accuracy and inventory turns.
• Support the SIOP process by gathering and consolidating forecast information from domestic and international teams.
• Support new product launches and product phase-in/phase-out planning.
• Build forecasting models and scenarios using Excel and other analytical tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and tools.
• Maintain accurate planning and product data in Oracle.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Supply Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Service, and Product Management.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Analytics

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Life Fitness seeks a Demand Planner / Inventory Analyst to drive data-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and product availability. The role collaborates across Sales, Finance, and Operations, with a focus on improving forecast accuracy and inventory turns.

The position requires 5+ years in demand planning or related roles, 2+ years with Oracle, and a strong Excel and analytics background. Hybrid role in Rosemont, IL, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.