Strategic Demand & Inventory Planner

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support a major customer and select smaller accounts. The role focuses on end-to-end promotional ad management, weekly SKU-level forecasting, and collaboration with Procurement to meet service and inventory targets.

You will maintain and adjust turn forecasts, analyze promotional impact in real time, and prepare for weekly ad conference calls. Weekend coverage is occasional, with travel not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; wholesale/retail experience a plus.
• Strong MS Office and intermediate Excel skills.
• Analytical and math-based approach; ability to work with statistics.

Responsibilities

• Forecast at SKU level for assigned customer groups weekly.
• Manage ad changes, distributions, and bookings from data receipt to expiration.
• Maintain and adjust turn forecast to optimize service and inventory levels.
• Perform real-time promotional analysis to maximize service levels with minimal inventory.
• Generate reports on product allocation for promotions relative to turn forecasts.
• Communicate with procurement teams and participate in weekly ad conference calls.
• Support daily customer service level review and cross-training opportunities.
• Enhance Demand Planning tools for proactive forecasting as organizations evolve.
• Provide weekend coverage 4-5 weekends per year and assist during holidays.
• Other tasks as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Analytical thinking

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support a major customer and select smaller accounts. The role focuses on end-to-end promotional ad management, weekly SKU-level forecasting, and collaboration with Procurement to meet service and inventory targets.

You will maintain and adjust turn forecasts, analyze promotional impact in real time, and prepare for weekly ad conference calls. Weekend coverage is occasional, with travel not required.