Demand Analyst

We're currently hiring for a Demand Analyst on behalf of a client in Orlando, FL! Job Description The Demand Analyst manages and optimizes finished goods stock levels with a particular focus on aged and slow-moving inventory. This role combines analytical insight with commercial awareness to improve forecasting accuracy, support working capital control, and strengthen collaboration with customers. The Demand Analyst plays a key role in supporting both production and sales teams by providing data-driven insights that enhance stock control, reduce waste, and optimize ordering patterns. Responsibilities + Identify, analyze, and manage aged and slow-moving inventory, driving targeted reduction initiatives. + Monitor overall stock levels to maintain an optimal balance between product availability and open orders. + Recommend or flag stock for disposal to minimize obsolescence and reduce waste. + Analyze customer order trends and forecasting behavior to improve stock planning accuracy. + Identify opportunities for customers to move to stock programs based on their order patterns. + Act as the key contact for customers operating under inventory-managed or forecast-driven agreements. + Review and challenge customer forecasts to ensure alignment with production plans and stock strategies. + Provide insights and recommendations to customers to improve forecast accuracy and service levels. + Deliver data-driven insights to support commercial decisions around stock holding, service levels, and cost. + Evaluate the financial impact of stock decisions, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials. + Support pricing, contract discussions, and customer negotiations with relevant stock and demand data. + Support month-end processes, including stock valuation, provisions for aged inventory, and related reporting. + Produce regular reports on stock health, including key performance indicators such as aged stock levels, forecast accuracy from customers, and service levels. + Identify opportunities to improve stock management processes, systems, and reporting. + Contribute to cross-functional initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce waste. Essential Skills + Strong analytical capability with experience in inventory or supply chain management. + Experience working with forecasting and demand planning processes. + Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas. + Experience using ERP or MRP systems to support inventory and demand planning. + Commercial awareness with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights. + Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders. + Demonstrated problem-solving skills with an inquisitive and data-driven approach. + High attention to detail when managing stock data, reports, and financial impacts. + Proactive and solutions-focused mindset in addressing stock, demand, and process issues.

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!! Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.06/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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