Strategic Demand Planner - S&OP & Material Readiness

Spectrum Staffing, Inc.; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planner to connect customer requirements with production capacity, inventory availability, and material readiness in a manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes influencing planning decisions and cross-functional coordination. You will partner with operations, purchasing, and commercial teams to keep plans practical, accurate, and responsive to changing priorities, while maintaining the master schedule and supporting S&OP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience facilitating or leading S&OP activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office; strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Preferred MBA or CPIM/CSCP certification;Lean Six Sigma training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand forecasts and capacity into monthly production plans and a weekly master schedule.
• Coordinate the S&OP cycle to align priorities and improve processes.
• Evaluate inventory and material requirements; track shortages and adjust plans.
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, and sales to review capacity and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain planning data for current and new products in relevant systems.
• Track planning performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Release and coordinate production work orders and ensure drawings and documentation are ready.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning discussions and communicate supply chain risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Planning

ERP proficiency

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planner to connect customer requirements with production capacity, inventory availability, and material readiness in a manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes influencing planning decisions and cross-functional coordination. You will partner with operations, purchasing, and commercial teams to keep plans practical, accurate, and responsive to changing priorities, while maintaining the master schedule and supporting S&OP processes.