Strategic Demand Planner & S&OP Leader

Spectrum Staffing Services; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company/1:

Life, AD&D and disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing Services is seeking a Demand Planner in New Jersey to connect customer requirements with production capacity and material readiness.

You will lead cross-functional coordination with operations, purchasing, and commercial teams to keep plans practical and responsive to priorities, translating forecasts into actionable production plans and maintaining master schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of materials planning experience in manufacturing.
• Experience facilitating or leading S&OP activities.
• ERP systems and MS Office proficiency; strong analytical and coordinating skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Preferred: MBA or advanced supply chain degree; CPIM/CSCP certification.
• Nice to have: aerospace/defense manufacturing experience; Lean Six Sigma training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand forecasts and available capacity into actionable monthly production plans and maintain a weekly master schedule.
• Coordinate the S&OP cycle and align priorities across teams.
• Evaluate inventory and material requirements and address shortages to protect commitments.
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, and sales to review capacity and communicate changes.
• Maintain planning data for current and new products in relevant systems.
• Track planning performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Release and coordinate production work orders with required drawings, components, and documentation.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning discussions and communicate supply chain risks.

Skills

S&OP facilitation

ERP proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related discipline

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Spectrum Staffing Services is seeking a Demand Planner in New Jersey to connect customer requirements with production capacity and material readiness.

You will lead cross-functional coordination with operations, purchasing, and commercial teams to keep plans practical and responsive to priorities, translating forecasts into actionable production plans and maintaining master schedules.