Hybrid Demand Planning & Forecasting Specialist

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

Job summary

Fortified OPCO in Garland, TX is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to support demand forecasting and SIOP processes. This role involves forecast maintenance, statistical analysis, performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination.

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and data analysis tools are required to support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. This position offers exposure to cross-functional planning activities and broader supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Analytics or related field.
• 1-3 years related experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills including Power Query, Pivot Tables, data modeling, and complex formulas.
• Experience with Power BI and ERP systems preferred (NetSuite or similar is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Maintain rolling demand forecast files and update statistical baseline projections.
• Generate and maintain statistical forecast models.
• Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, demand variability, customer trends, promotions, product introductions, and market activity to understand demand drivers and improve forecast quality.
• Collect, reconcile, and validate forecast inputs from Sales, Product Management, and cross-functional stakeholders to support the monthly demand planning process.
• Own the maintenance and execution of the monthly demand planning cycle, ensuring forecasts are updated, reviewed, and submitted on time.
• Track and report forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias, variance).
• Identify forecast variances and perform root cause analysis.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and planning visibility through continuous improvement.
• Maintain forecast parameters, planning attributes, and master data within ERP and demand planning systems.
• Update ABC/XYZ classifications and relevant planning attributes.
• Prepare demand review analytics and support monthly SIOP reviews and decision-making.
• Support development of forecast performance metrics and dashboards.
• Support inventory and supply planning decisions through forecast analysis and demand insights.

Skills

Forecasting methods

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Analytics

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Excel

Pivot Tables

Data modeling

Job description

Fortified OPCO in Garland, TX is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to support demand forecasting and SIOP processes. This role involves forecast maintenance, statistical analysis, performance tracking, and cross-functional coordination.

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and data analysis tools are required to support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. This position offers exposure to cross-functional planning activities and broader supply chain