Strategic Demand Planner — SIOP & Inventory

Wusthof Trident of America Inc; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WÜSTHOF, based in Milford, CT, seeks a Demand Planner to drive supply chain efficiency by delivering forecasts, optimizing inventory, and supporting the SIOP process. The role collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Logistics to align supply and demand with global objectives. Strong analytical skills and SIOP experience are essential.

The position is full-time and on-site in Milford, CT. Relocation is not provided, and the budgeted salary range is $75k-$85k annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in demand planning, supply chain management, or S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with large data interpretation.
• ERP/MRP forecasting tools experience; SAP or Kinaxis is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) experience.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning process from data collection to forecast generation and alignment across departments.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop monthly demand plans and support the SIOP cycle.
• Manage inventory planning, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to track forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory KPIs.
• Collaborate with production and procurement to translate demand signals into executable supply plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and planning efficiency.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support business decisions and supply chain initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

WÜSTHOF, based in Milford, CT, seeks a Demand Planner to drive supply chain efficiency by delivering forecasts, optimizing inventory, and supporting the SIOP process. The role collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Logistics to align supply and demand with global objectives. Strong analytical skills and SIOP experience are essential.

The position is full-time and on-site in Milford, CT. Relocation is not provided, and the budgeted salary range is $75k-$85k annually.