Strategic Demand Planner – Forecasting & BI

FNA Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FNA Group is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst II to join its supply chain team in Wisconsin. You will analyze demand patterns, help develop forecasts, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance to align plans with business needs.

The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, supporting inventory decisions, and contributing to S&OP processes in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or related analytical roles.
• Experience with large datasets and translating findings into recommendations.
• Experience supporting forecasting, inventory, or operational planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Demand Analysis: analyze historical sales and seasonality to support forecast development.
• Develop monthly demand forecasts across product categories.
• Identify forecast risks and opportunities and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Monitor forecast performance and investigate variances.
• Support new product launches, promotions, and product transitions through demand analysis.
• Analytics & Reporting: develop reports, dashboards and KPIs using Excel and Power BI.
• SRP/S&OP Support: participate in weekly reviews and cross-functional planning.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Support: evaluate inventory levels and collaborate to optimize stock.
• Process Improvement: suggest improvements to forecasting methodologies and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Visualization

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Problem Solving

Strong Organizational Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

FNA Group is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst II to join its supply chain team in Wisconsin. You will analyze demand patterns, help develop forecasts, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance to align plans with business needs.

The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, supporting inventory decisions, and contributing to S&OP processes in a fast-growing environment.