Demand Planner

The Demand Planner is responsible for driving demand and supply planning across a complex, fiber-based inventory environment supporting a telecommunications client. This role oversees inventory lifecycle management, forecasting, and material planning across a high-SKU portfolio with a strong emphasis on MRP execution, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. This position operates in a highly analytical, Excel-driven environment today, with a forward-looking mandate to improve planning capabilities, processes, and tool adoption. Demand & Supply Planning Develop and maintain demand forecasts and supply plans across a diverse portfolio of network and fiber-related materials Manage planning for thousands of SKUs (including ~3,000+ items in MRP environments) Align supply plans with business demand for Spectrum Business (commercial segment) Monitor material availability and proactively mitigate supply risks Inventory Lifecycle Management Oversee end-to-end inventory lifecycle, including procurement, replenishment, tracking, and disposition of excess or obsolete materials Manage complex inventory environments with fiber-based components and device-specific configurations Track and manage high-volume, high-variability inventory tied to fiber wavelength-based devices and routing components MRP & Planning Execution Execute and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes across a large SKU base Maintain data integrity and planning accuracy within current systems (primarily Excel-based workflows) Support transition toward more advanced planning tools and automation capabilities Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation processes, and root-cause analysis Ensure proper tracking of inventory movements across locations and vendors Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies Process Optimization Identify and implement improvements in inventory management, forecasting accuracy, and planning workflows Reduce reliance on manual Excel processes by supporting tool evaluation and implementation efforts Standardize planning processes across different product categories and vendor systems Performance Management Define, track, and report key supply chain KPIs, including: Inventory accuracy Material flow efficiency Service levels / fill rates Cost management and inventory optimization Provide insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement Required Qualifications: 3–7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management Strong experience working with MRP systems and large SKU counts Advanced Excel skills (modeling, data manipulation, forecasting) Deep understanding of inventory movement, controls, and reconciliation processes Experience in large, complex commercial or enterprise business environments Preferred Qualifications: Experience in telecommunications, fiber networks, or similar technical supply chains Familiarity with fiber-based inventory (e.g., wavelength-based devices, network equipment) Experience working with multiple vendors and vendor-specific SKUs Exposure to supply chain planning tools (e.g., SAP APO/IBP, o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, etc.) Experience supporting transformation from manual planning to system-driven planning #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global