Location: Bay Shore, NY | 100% Onsite
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Type: Long-Term Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support forecasting, inventory planning, and S&OP activities within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with demand forecasting, ERP planning systems, and S&OP , with SAP IBP/APO experience strongly preferred. This role is suited for a true Demand Planner rather than a general Supply Chain Analyst.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple product lines.
- Analyze historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and customer inputs.
- Execute demand planning activities within ERP systems and maintain accurate planning data.
- Participate in S&OP / Integrated Business Planning and develop consensus demand plans.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, and supply chain KPIs .
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams to align demand and supply.
- Maintain planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times .
- Support NPI, product transitions, and end-of-life planning .
- Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes and system usage.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of Demand Planning / Supply Chain Planning experience , preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
- Strong hands-on Demand Forecasting experience.
- Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, ECC, or S/4HANA ; SAP IBP/APO strongly preferred.
- Experience with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning .
- Strong knowledge of Inventory Planning and Supply Chain Planning .
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
- Understanding of Manufacturing and Distribution processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Key Skills
Demand Planning | Demand Forecasting | SAP IBP | SAP APO | S&OP | Supply Chain Planning | Inventory Management | ERP Systems | Advanced Excel | Manufacturing & Distribution
Contract-to-Hire
Initial 6–12 month contract with potential conversion to a permanent position based on performance, business needs, and available headcount. xhqgsiq
Important: This is a 100% onsite position in Bay Shore, NY .
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