DEMAND PLANNER – MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION

DEMAND PLANNER MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our manufacturing and distribution organization . This role is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts supporting S&OP processes and ensuring alignment between demand supply and inventory strategies.

The preferred candidate has hands-on experience with a major ERP platform SAP preferred (IBP APO ECC or S/4HANA) and a proven track record of working in complex supply chain environments. This position will serve as an evaluation period for permanent hire based on performance business needs and cultural fit.

LOCATION: Manasquan NJ 08736
SCHEDULE: M-F 8AM-5PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop maintain and improve demand forecasts using statistical models and business input across multiple product lines.

Execute demand planning processes within the current ERP ensuring accuracy and integrity of planning data. Experience with SAP (IBP APO DP ECC or S/4HANA Demand Management) is preferred.

Analyze historical sales data market trends customer inputs promotions and seasonality to refine forecast assumptions.

Collaborate with Sales Marketing Operations Manufacturing and Distribution teams to build a consensus demand plan.

Participate in S&OP initiatives including demand reviews forecast alignment and executive presentations.

Monitor forecast accuracy bias and key supply chain KPIs; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Partner with supply chain and production teams to align forecasts with capacity lead times and inventory targets.

Support new product introductions (NPI) product transitions and end-of-life planning with demand projections.

Maintain planning parameters (safety stock reorder points lead times) in ERP.

Generate reports and insights using available tools and analytics platforms to support decision-making.

Identify process improvements and assist in optimizing demand planning workflows and system usage.

Ensure smooth integration of demand signals into the broader supply chain planning process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Business Engineering Statistics or related field.

37 years of demand planning or supply chain planning experience in manufacturing and/or distribution.

Strong hands-on experience with enterprise ERP demand planning tools such as SAP demand planning tools (IBP APO DP ECC or S/4HANA).

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

Experience participating in S&OP or integrated planning environments.

Understanding inventory management production planning and distribution networks.