Senior Demand Planner — SAP IBP Forecasting & Collaboration

UST; Summit (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead SKU-level forecasts and IBP coordination. You will work with Marketing, Sales Strategy, Finance, and Supply Planning to craft accurate demand plans using SAP Demand Planning and Excel tools.

The role is based in Summit, NJ, with up to 10% travel. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in supply chain are preferred, along with experience in manufacturing or consumer industries and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A minimum of 4 years business experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e. vLookups, pivot tables) is required.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work independently while demonstrating initiative is required.
• The ability to work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist is required.
• This position will be based out of Summit, NJ and may require up to 10% domestic and international travel.
• Manufacturing, distribution, customer service and/or planning is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Forecasting preferred.
• Experience in the Consumer industry or other FDA regulated industry is preferred.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Lean, Six-Sigma or Process Excellence training and/or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing SKU-level operational forecasts for an assigned product portfolio using SAP Demand Planning.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Planning to create accurate demand plans.
• Monitor forecast gaps, lead cross-functional reviews, and track Forecast Accuracy metrics.

Skills

Demand Management

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

UST is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead SKU-level forecasts and IBP coordination. You will work with Marketing, Sales Strategy, Finance, and Supply Planning to craft accurate demand plans using SAP Demand Planning and Excel tools.

The role is based in Summit, NJ, with up to 10% travel. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in supply chain are preferred, along with experience in manufacturing or consumer industries and SAP proficiency.