Demand Planner

Role overview

A growing organization is seeking a Demand Planner in Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with workdays from Monday through Friday. Compensation is listed at $80,000 to $100,000.

Why this role stands out

• Play a direct role in improving forecast accuracy, inventory planning, and overall supply chain results.
• Work across functions with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, helping shape important business decisions.
• Join a business that values continuous improvement, data-led decisions, and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Create, maintain, and enhance demand forecasts across multiple product categories and customer channels using historical sales patterns, market movements, and business input.
• Review forecasting performance, identify the main demand drivers, run variance analysis, and recommend actions that strengthen accuracy and inventory outcomes.
• Lead demand review meetings, contribute to S&OP activities, and coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams so inventory and production plans match customer demand.

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain planning, or a similar field.
• Advanced Excel capability, along with hands-on use of ERP and planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or comparable platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, present data-backed recommendations, and build alignment across teams.

Preferred background

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related area.
• Exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, retail, distribution, or similar industries.
• Working knowledge of statistical forecasting methods.
• APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP are preferred.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.

Success measures

• Forecast accuracy
• Inventory optimization
• Service level performance
• Demand plan adherence
• S&OP effectiveness
• Cross-functional collaboration

Additional information

If this opportunity is not the right fit, the recruiting team also supports hiring across Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing Leadership roles.

Contact Kristie Man at [email protected] for related opportunities.