Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & Insights

Dexian; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and IT solutions provider is seeking an Entry-Level Demand Planning Manager to support forecasting and demand management initiatives. Responsibilities include customer-level forecasting, performance management, and cross-functional discussions. Candidates should have a strong analytic background, with experience in demand planning and proficiency in advanced Excel. This role is situated in a fast-paced environment, offering opportunities to influence without authority and connect insights to business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting.
• Strong understanding of demand drivers and forecasting processes.
• Experience in a CPG, Foodservice, or Omni Channel environment.

Responsibilities

• Support customer-level Bottoms-Up demand forecasts.
• Manage near-term executional forecasts and align with long-term forecasts.
• Lead reconciliation of forecast accuracy and monitor variances.

Skills

Demand & Forecasting Experience

Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel

Ability to identify gaps between plan vs actuals

Relationship & Influence

Education

5+ years in a related field

Tools

APO System

Sales Force

Job description

A leading staffing and IT solutions provider is seeking an Entry-Level Demand Planning Manager to support forecasting and demand management initiatives. Responsibilities include customer-level forecasting, performance management, and cross-functional discussions. Candidates should have a strong analytic background, with experience in demand planning and proficiency in advanced Excel. This role is situated in a fast-paced environment, offering opportunities to influence without authority and connect insights to business outcomes.