Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & Inventory Optimizer

OX Group Global; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OX Group Global is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast demand, analyze market trends, and develop inventory plans. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain to ensure product availability, minimize excess inventory, and improve forecast accuracy.

The role supports S&OP processes, uses ERP/BI tools, and drives data-driven decision-making across the organization. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, statistics, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with forecasting software (NetSuite, NetStock).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience in S&OP processes and cross-functional planning.
• Adaptability and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts using statistical models and BI tools.
• Incorporate inputs from sales, marketing, and finance to refine forecasts.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and seasonality to identify patterns.
• Generate reports and dashboards to communicate forecast performance and KPIs.
• Collaborate with supply chain to align inventory with forecasted demand.
• Monitor stock levels and adjust to avoid overstock or stockouts.
• Participate in monthly S&OP meetings and present insights.
• Assess demand risks and opportunities to support strategic decisions.
• Evaluate promotional impacts on forecasts and adjust accordingly.
• Develop demand plans for new product introductions with marketing teams.

Skills

Demand Forecasting

Data Analysis

Inventory Planning

S&OP

Cross-Functional Collaboration

System & Process Optimization

Promotional Planning

New Product Forecasting

Risk Management

Performance Metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

NetStock

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

OX Group Global is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast demand, analyze market trends, and develop inventory plans. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain to ensure product availability, minimize excess inventory, and improve forecast accuracy.

The role supports S&OP processes, uses ERP/BI tools, and drives data-driven decision-making across the organization. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.