Supply Chain Demand Planner
Pay $35.00-$38.00
6 month + possible contract to permanent
onsite in South San Jose
Demand Planner is responsible for coordinating and facilitating RCI
activities/events/training/cost savings, creating accurate forecasts to support supply planning, inventory management, and overall
business objectives. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to analyze historical data, market
trends, and customer insights to drive forecast accuracy and continuous improvement.
Education:
Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related equivalent
Years of Experience:
3 7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
Other Requirements:
APICS/IBF certification
Advanced knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or Tableau
Experience with S&OP / IBP in a manufacturing or consumer-driven environment
People leadership or project leadership experience
KEY COMPETENCIES
Forecasting & statistical modeling
Business acumen
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Process improvement mindset
Attention to detail with big-picture orientation
KEY ACCOUNTIBILITY
Coordination of Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI)
Develop and maintain forecast at multiple levels (SKU, product Family, customer, region)
Analyze historical sales data, trends, seasonality, promotions, and market intelligence
Collaborate with Operations team to incorporate Sales planning inputs into forecasts
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead or support the monthly S&OP/IBP demand review process
Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias) and implement corrective actions
Aggregate commonality demand planning, multi-source alignment
Maintain and update weekly MRP report using ERP LN
Identify demand risks and opportunities; provide scenario and sensitivity analysis
Partner with Supply Planning to align demand with capacity and inventory targets
Support new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning
Create dashboards and reporting to communicate demand signals and performance
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and planning tools
Coordinate Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) activities, facilitate RCI events, and keep track of Ops associates RCI record
Create and update part numbers in ERP-LN
Update Financial Rolling Forecast as needed
Benefits (employee contribution):- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.