Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & Mentorship

HD Supply Management; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a Demand Planner to analyze forecasts and support S&OP for high-volume, complex categories across the enterprise. You will develop data-driven forecasts and provide actionable analyses, while mentoring junior teammates to improve overall planning maturity.

The role collaborates with multiple departments to onboard new products, retire outdated lines, and optimize promotion-driven demand using JD&A and analytics. A BS/BA is required with 5–8 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline; 5–8 years of experience OR MS/MA with 3–5 years of experience; certification in some areas.
• Experience in demand forecasting for high-volume, complex categories and ability to create repeatable processes.
• Ability to lead small teams and mentor associates; strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes forecasts to support S&OP for high volume, complex categories across segments.
• Executes demand planning for specific product categories and delivers total demand forecasts.
• Participates in onboarding and mentoring new associates; performs check-ins.
• Leads small teams on analytics and strategy projects.
• Measures forecast accuracy and communicates results; leads workstreams.
• Creates statistical forecasts and identifies risks using quantitative methods.
• Collaborates across departments to onboard new products, retire old products, and incorporate promotions.
• Works with inventory analytics to connect forecast to open-to-buy plans.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Certification in some areas

Tools

JDA system

Job description

HD Supply is seeking a Demand Planner to analyze forecasts and support S&OP for high-volume, complex categories across the enterprise. You will develop data-driven forecasts and provide actionable analyses, while mentoring junior teammates to improve overall planning maturity.

The role collaborates with multiple departments to onboard new products, retire outdated lines, and optimize promotion-driven demand using JD&A and analytics. A BS/BA is required with 5–8 years of related experience.