Junior Demand Planner: Forecasting & Insights

ReaderLink; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans -Medical, Dental & Rx

Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Life and Accident Insurance

Author Events

Publisher-sponsored Book Club

Job summary

ReaderLink is seeking a Demand Planner I to support the S&OP demand review process and forecast delivery to supply planning, procurement, finance, and operations. The role focuses on improving forecasting accuracy, cross-functional communication, and integrated planning within ERP tools.

You will work with inventory, operations, sales, and marketing to develop forecasts, monitor trends, and update models for new products and promotions. Strong analytical skills and SQL proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of planning experience with large data sets.
• Experience with JDA Demand and Blue Yonder Fulfillment, SAP, Oracle.
• Forecasting and weekly forecasting cycles experience.
• Retail and/or CPG experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities to manage all customer demand streams.
• Develop forecasts, forecast risks, and mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate goals and status changes regularly.
• Review numerical trends and goals.
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand-related issues.
• Coordinate with inventory to maintain optimal levels.
• Support ERP planning tools and provide forecast reports.
• Act as SME for demand planning tools and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Mathematics

Tools

JDA Demand

Blue Yonder Fulfillment

SAP

Oracle

Job description

ReaderLink is seeking a Demand Planner I to support the S&OP demand review process and forecast delivery to supply planning, procurement, finance, and operations. The role focuses on improving forecasting accuracy, cross-functional communication, and integrated planning within ERP tools.

You will work with inventory, operations, sales, and marketing to develop forecasts, monitor trends, and update models for new products and promotions. Strong analytical skills and SQL proficiency are essential.