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Demand Planner
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A Demand Planner creates demand forecasts and provides demand analysis and planning for a company. Analyzes sales data, monitors inventory, creates reports for company managers, and works to improve the accuracy of demand forecasts. May coordinate demand planning with sales, production or logistics departments.
$104,936 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
LaSalle Network is hiring for a Demand Planner to join a collaborative Supply Chain team supporting a well-established food manufacturing company in South Holland, IL . This opportunity is ideal for a supply chain professional who enjoys building data-driven forecasts, partnering cross-functionally and staying close to the customer side of the business. This Demand Planner role offers strong exposure to statistical forecasting, S&OP processes and promotional analytics. If you're analytical, collaborative and comfortable balancing forecasting with hands-on customer support, this could be a great next step in your career. Demand Planner Responsibilities Develop, maintain and continuously improve the statistical baseline forecast at the SKU-Customer level Apply historical data, seasonality, trend analysis and system-based forecasting algorithms Identify and correct data anomalies, including outliers, history gaps and master data issues Collect promotional plans, pricing actions and volume assumptions from Sales Build and maintain a structured Promotion/Event Calendar and quantify promotional uplift Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Scheduling, Supply Planning and Operations to validate demand signals Prepare materials and lead/support weekly tactical S&OP meetings and monthly Demand reviews Prepare weekly and monthly demand reports highlighting forecast changes, key drivers and exceptions Maintain forecast dashboards and report weekly on forecast accuracy and bias KPIs Maintain forecast hierarchies, product segmentation and customer groupings Support new item introductions, phase-outs and SKU rationalization Provide Customer Service backup coverage (~25%), including order entry, order changes, delivery updates and issue resolution Run daily backlog, open order and shipment reports as needed What's Needed? Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Economics or related field Minimum 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning or a related role Hands-on experience with statistical forecasting models and demand planning systems Working knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems (e.g., SAP, Blue Yonder, Relex or similar) Experience supporting or participating in an S&OP or IBP process strongly preferred Prior experience working with Sales, Customer Service or Operations teams Ability to provide backup Customer Service support when required Strong communication, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills What's In It for Me? Opportunity to own forecasting and S&OP processes at the SKU-Customer level Exposure to both demand planning and customer-facing order management Collaborative team environment across Sales, Supply Planning, Scheduling and Operations Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental and 401k Stable, established manufacturing organization with room to grow