Demand Planner
Northeast, KS
$65,000.00
Job # 18003
Job Description
Demand Planner
Build the Future of Supply Chain Planning
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning data into action? We’re seeking a highly motivated Demand Planner to play a critical role in driving inventory optimization, forecasting accuracy, and supply chain efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and leadership teams while making a direct impact on business performance. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, improving processes, and influencing key purchasing decisions, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
- Exposure to global supply chain operations and potential international travel opportunities
- Professional growth through cross-functional training and ERP system experience
- High-impact role with visibility across multiple business functions
- Collaborative environment where your ideas and recommendations can drive meaningful change
This role will be responsible for
- Developing and maintaining demand forecasts using historical trends, sales data, and market insights
- Analyzing inventory requirements to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing excess stock
- Collaborating with commercial teams to gather forecast information, customer demand expectations, and planning requirements
- Managing intercompany purchasing activities based on sales forecasts and customer orders
- Supporting freight cost reduction initiatives and supply chain efficiency improvements
- Evaluating sourcing opportunities and localization strategies to improve procurement effectiveness
- Utilizing ERP systems to manage purchasing and planning activities
- Providing data-driven recommendations to support strategic business decisions
Expectations will include
- Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and customers
- Maintaining accurate forecasts and adjusting plans based on changing business conditions
- Learning and effectively utilizing ERP systems and planning tools
- Supporting customer order management and pricing processes as needed
- Serving as a cross-functional team resource and backup for key administrative functions
- Monitoring inventory levels and proactively identifying potential supply risks
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives within planning and purchasing processes
- Communicating forecast updates, risks, and opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders
A qualified candidate will possess the following
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 4+ years of demand planning, purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, or related experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with forecasting models, inventory planning, and purchasing processes
- Proficiency with ERP systems and business software applications
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Demand Planner job.
Job Id: 18003
