Senior Demand Planner

Berlin Packaging; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Berlin Packaging in Ontario, CA is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to own monthly item-level forecasts and drive the S&OP process across Sales, Supply Planning, and Production.

You will mentor others in demand planning tools (Kinaxis, Logility, Blue Yonder), analyze historical trends, monitor forecast accuracy, and communicate risks and opportunities to regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Planning or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a demand planning or related role.
• Knowledge of Kinaxis, Logility, and Blue Yonder.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and systems orientation.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain monthly item-level forecasts for assigned customers and markets.
• Lead regional demand reviews with Sales and Account Management.
• Communicate Berlin’s planning capabilities to customers and build confidence in forecastability.
• Partner with Sales and Account Management to translate demand drivers into actionable forecasts.
• Analyze historical trends, orders, inventory, and market signals to improve forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and lead root-cause analyses for variances.

Skills

Demand Planning

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Planning or equivalent

APICS CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

Kinaxis

Logility

Blue Yonder

Job description

290 S. Milliken Avenue, Ontario, California

Berlin Packagingis the premier supplier of rigid packaging.With over $3 billion in revenue, we have grown 5x faster than the overall packaging industry since 1898.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by us every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.

Our engagement scores are 2x the national average, and every employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.Combined with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here!

We are seeking a Sr. Demand Planner, who is responsible for supporting the demand review process as part of the overall Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, with responsibility to improve processes and mentor others. The role is the integration point between the sales, supply chain, and production planning teams.

Key Accountabilities:

Demand Planning and S&OP

• Own and maintain monthly item-level forecasts, including new products, across assigned customers and markets.
• Lead regional and local demand reviews with Sales and Account Management, driving alignment on assumptions, risks, opportunities, and the unconstrained demand plan.
• Serve as a customer-facing demand planning expert, effectively communicating Berlin’s planning capabilities and building customer confidence in our ability to forecast and manage their business.
• Partner directly with customers, Sales, and Account Management to understand demand drivers, upcoming initiatives, new opportunities, and changes in customer behavior and translate them into actionable forecasts.
• Analyze historical trends, orders, inventory, market intelligence, and other demand signals to develop and continuously improve forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identify significant variances versus forecast, budget, and actual sales, and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Planning, Ops, and other stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities and ensure alignment between demand and supply plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through demand segmentation, exception management, demand-pattern analysis, customer-behavior analysis, and improved planning processes.
• Ensure Kinaxis and related planning tools are used effectively, consistently, and in accordance with established planning processes.
• Proactively communicate material demand changes, customer issues, and business risks to regional and central Supply Planning.
• Develop and maintain meaningful reporting and insights that support business decisions and the S&OP process.
• Demonstrate Berlin Values through strong ownership, collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a focus on profitable results.

Mentor & Develop Others

• Mentor employees, with a focus on enhancing their Demand Planning, Logility, and S&OP skills—including Statistical Forecasting and Advanced Logility functionality.
• Support a continuous improvement mode of operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Planning or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a demand planning or related role
• Working knowledge of demand planning systems such as Kinaxis, Logility, Blue Yonder
• Proficient in MS office applications.
• APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is preferred
• Sound knowledge of supply chain functions including, demand, replenishment and sourcing processes
• Strong systems / process orientation with proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates the ability to learn Berlin Packaging’s business, products, customers, and suppliers
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels
• Ability to develop and lead a team of individuals
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment while demonstrating ability to handle complexity and resolve conflicts that may arise from balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing company needs and deadlines
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize and follow up

Working Environment:

Sales and Distribution Center Office

CA Base Pay Range

$95,000 - $115,000 USD

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Paid parental leave for up to 12weeks
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits . We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards.

*Note: any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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