Demand Analyst

The Customer Demand Analyst is responsible for analyzing and managing customer demand for assigned accounts or programs to support accurate forecasting, supply alignment, and customer satisfaction. This role serves as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders by translating customer demand signals, forecasts, and ERP data into actionable insights.

The analyst develops a deep understanding of customer demand behavior, customer ERP system processes, and the interaction between customer systems and the company’s order management and planning systems. The role is customer‑facing and plays a critical part in maintaining demand stability, identifying risks, and supporting operational decision‑making.

Hybrid from Irvine,CA

Customer Demand Analysis & Forecasting

• Analyze customer demand trends using historical data, forecasts, backlog, schedules, and market indicators.
• Support the development and maintenance of customer forecasts at product, program, and account levels.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and demand variability, identifying root causes of deviations between forecasted and actual demand.
• Identify emerging demand risks, sudden volume changes, end‑of‑life signals, and ramp‑up activity, and communicate findings proactively.

Customer Programs & Account Ownership

• Serve as the demand planning point of contact for assigned customer programs or accounts.
• Support regular customer forecast reviews and demand alignment meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to understand customer strategies, design cycles, and program milestones affecting demand.
• Ensure customer demand assumptions and constraints are clearly documented and understood internally.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to align customer demand with supply capabilities.
• Provide customer‑specific demand inputs to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Support scenario analysis related to demand changes, capacity constraints, and supply risks.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and maintain demand reports and dashboards showing trends, forecast accuracy, backlog, and customer order behavior.
• Communicate complex demand data clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Escalate demand risks and opportunities with clear recommendations and supporting analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and direct professional experience (7-10 years) in demand planning, demand analysis, customer supply chain, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting principles and supply chain fundamentals.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and order management platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including customer‑facing interaction.

• Experience supporting named customer accounts or programs in a manufacturing or high‑tech environment.
• Familiarity with EDI, customer forecast collaboration tools, or system‑to‑system integrations.
• Experience participating in S&OP or IBP processes.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.

Minimum Salary: $58,605

Maximum Salary: $85,929

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Talent Development program.