Demand Planner II

Bluberi is an inventive company that is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality casino gaming experience to players and operators. Our team is comprised of seasoned, multi-talented innovators focused on bringing gaming to life with entertaining games and high-performing cabinets. Headquartered in Las Vegas and backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, Bluberi is a risk-taking spirit of gambling, adding imagination and innovation to everything it creates. Bluberi Values We Are the New School Clarity and Transparency Find It, Fix It, Own It Standard Operating Success Easiest Company to do Business With It’s A Team Sport Celebrate Wins, But Never Be Satisfied About the Company Headquartered in Las Vegas and backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, Bluberi is an inventive company that is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality casino gaming experience to players and operators. Our team is comprised of seasoned, multi-talented innovators who are focused on bringing gaming to life with entertaining games and high-performing cabinets. We are the risk-taking spirit of gambling, and we add imagination and innovation to everything we create. About The Team The Supply Chain team is a vital part of our organization dedicated to ensuring customer demand is met with precision and reliability while maintaining optimal inventory levels to minimize holding costs. This balance is achieved through proactive demand planning, strategic sourcing, and detailed analysis. In this highly detailed and fast-moving environment team members rely on accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail to ensure product components are purchased in the correct quantities at the correct time. Each person plays a critical role in collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Financial Planning & Analysis to support product sales and new product launches while ensuring supply chain decisions align with broader business objectives. Through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making, the Supply Chain team delivers value by reducing excess inventory, improving cash flow, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Job Summary The Demand Planner II plays a key role in developing accurate demand forecasts to support Bluberi’s manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations. This position partners closely with Sales, Product Management, and Operations teams to translate market intelligence and historical data into actionable forecasts that ensure optimal inventory levels and timely product availability. As a mid-level planning professional, the Demand Planner II contributes to continuous improvement in forecasting processes, data integrity, and cross-functional alignment while supporting the scalability of Bluberi’s supply chain as the company grows. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Forecast Development Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts for slot machines, and related components. Incorporate sales trends, product launches, promotions, and market insights into forecast models. Collaboration & Communication Partner with Sales and Product teams to understand demand drivers, upcoming launches, and promotional activities. Work with Operations and Procurement to balance supply with demand and prevent stockouts or excess inventory. Data Analysis & Reporting Analyze historical data, customer orders, and sales trends to improve forecast accuracy. Prepare and present monthly demand planning reports, highlighting variances and recommendations. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, bias, and service levels. Process Improvement Support continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, systems, and tools. Assist in implementing forecasting software enhancements or ERP integrations. Cross-Functional Planning Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand and supply plans. Collaborate on lifecycle management for slot machine models and product transitions. Take active involvement in meetings, trainings, and committees. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Required Skills and Experience Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field is preferred. 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics (manufacturing experience preferred). Experience in the gaming, electronics, or casino equipment industry a strong plus. Technical Skills Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent). Experience with NetSuite is a strong plus. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with forecasting tools or BI software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred. Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory management principles. Demonstrated ability to understand Bill of Materials. Soft Skills Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Detail-oriented with a proactive, collaborative approach. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong attention to detail. Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming License, if necessary. Certifications Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certifications can enhance qualifications. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color and the ability to adjust focus. Employment at Will Employment at Bluberi is on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in a written individual employment agreement signed by Bluberi’s CEO. This means you and/or Bluberi have the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason with or without cause or notice, as applicable to federal or state law. Immigration Law Compliance Bluberi is committed to full compliance with the federal immigration laws. All new Team members are required to electronically complete and sign an I-9 form and furnish original documentation for proof of identity and proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of their first day of employment. Changes in immigration status must be reported to HR as soon as they occur. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Bluberi is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all of our employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or other protected group status. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all Bluberi activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, wages, and benefits. Creativity, innovation, imagination and curiosity are naturally inclusive. Bluberi values and respects all teammates and knows diversity makes us better and helps us achieve our goals. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) And Reasonable Accommodation Bluberi is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities under the ADA. It is Bluberi’s policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes undue hardship. Bluberi prohibits any harassment of, or discriminatory treatment of employees or applicants based on a disability or because an employee has requested reasonable accommodation. In accordance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions or enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment. Have accommodation is pursued via interactive process with HR. Provide documentation. Confidentiality maintained in medical files and only disclosed as permitted by law.) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Bluberi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement. 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