Manufacturing & Distribution Demand Planner – S&OP Focus

We are looking for a detail-oriented Demand Planner to play a key role in our manufacturing and distribution operations by driving accurate demand forecasts and supporting integrated planning efforts.

As a Demand Planner you will be responsible for developing demand forecasts supporting S&OP initiatives and ensuring alignment between demand supply and inventory strategies. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to build consensus demand plans and optimize supply chain performance.

Job Details

• LOCATION: Manasquan NJ 08736
• POSITION: Contract to Hire
• SCHEDULE: M-F 8AM-5PM
• PAY RANGE: 50.00hr

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.
• 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 of inventory management production planning and distribution networks.

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Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening based on local state and federal laws in your region.

This process is designed to ensure the safety and integrity of the workplace.

Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.

If you excel in demand forecasting and enjoy collaborating across functions to support S&OP processes in manufacturing and distribution we invite you to apply.