Demand Planner

Position Summary

LHH is currently recruiting for a hybrid, direct hire, meticulous Demand Planning & Inventory Analyst in Oak Brook, IL to support forecasting, inventory optimization, and cross-functional supply chain collaboration. This role plays a critical part in translating data into actionable insights that improve service levels, inventory health, and forecast accuracy.

The anticipated salary for this role is between $65,000 and $90,000 a year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts using sales history, trends, and analytical models to project future product requirements.
• Identify anomalies in ordering patterns and create data-driven corrective action plans.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor key performance indicators including forecast accuracy & bias, inventory turns/days of supply, and fill rate.
• Deliver advanced reporting, dashboards, and visual presentations to internal teams and customers.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively communicate out-of-stock risks and solutions.
• Manage and review European transfer containers to maintain appropriate global stock levels.
• Track lead times and adjust forecasts in response to transit delays or supply disruptions.
• Support item setup and maintenance, ensuring accuracy in item master data to protect replenishment and forecast integrity.
• Identify supply chain process improvement opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support Account Executives and Account Managers by managing assigned business lines and resolving demand-related issues.
• Prepare and present data-driven Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) focused on forecast performance, demand trends, and inventory health.
• Communicate forecasting insights and respond to demand-related inquiries from internal and external partners.
• Participate in S&OP meetings, proactively presenting demand shifts, and potential supply gaps to align inventory investment and service level goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, self-prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments accurately with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

2 weeks PTO

401k + 6% match

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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