A leading building materials distribution company is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across multiple product lines and customers. This role is critical to optimizing inventory, maximizing customer service, and supporting operational excellence in a dynamic environment. If you have experience in demand planning and driving forecasting accuracy, we'd love to connect.
Responsibilities :
Forecasting & Strategic Alignment
- Develop accurate, data-driven forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and historical trends.
- Integrate customer demand drivers, sales programs, and promotional plans into the forecast.
- Lead the consensus forecasting process with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to deliver a unified operational forecast.
- Participate in monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align demand plans with business goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Finance to ensure demand plans align with inventory and supply strategies.Monitor product lifecycle changes, including new product introductions and end-of-life planning.Identify potential supply risks and recommend corrective actions.Process Improvement
Maintain and enhance demand planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP / IBP, Blue Yonder, DemandWorks).Prepare and publish regular forecast accuracy and performance reports.Analyze forecast errors and implement corrective measures to improve accuracy and efficiency.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or related field.3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in forecasting and statistical methods.Advanced Excel skills; experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.Familiarity with planning systems such as SAP / IBP, Blue Yonder / JDA, or DemandWorks.