Demand Planner - Spring Lake Area
$64,000–$97,000 year
On-siteSpring Lake, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain demand forecasts for a portfolio of products by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product development to gather market intelligence, while partnering with supply chain and production planning to ensure alignment between demand and supply plans. Utilize statistical forecasting models and software to generate baseline forecasts and monitor forecast accuracy to identify root causes of significant variances. Participate in S&OP meetings, presenting demand forecasts and outlining key assumptions. This role supports manufacturers across Spring Lake, MI, with a salary range of $64,000 - $97,000.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and statistical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification
- Experience with a specific ERP system (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9)
- Proficiency in a data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis
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