Supply Chain Associate I

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a -------- Supply Chain Associate I for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in -- El Segundo, CA Details for the position are as follows

Demand Planning Associate
Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days WFH)
Pay Rate: $23/hr
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

Seeking a Demand Planning Associate to support forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization activities within a fast-paced consumer products environment. This role will focus on demand forecasting, sales trend analysis, reporting, and S&OP support while partnering with cross-functional teams across supply chain, sales, marketing, and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support monthly baseline demand forecasting for product portfolios using historical sales data and statistical analysis
• Analyze forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and sales trend deviations using internal reporting systems
• Support S&OP planning activities by integrating promotional plans, new product launches, and market intelligence into forecasts
• Perform data analysis and reporting to identify root causes impacting demand variability
• Assist inventory planning teams with demand signal alignment to reduce stock-outs and excess inventory
• Support SKU rationalization, supply chain optimization, and planning-related projects
• Create and maintain forecasting reports, dashboards, and planning documentation
• Utilize Excel and reporting tools for large dataset analysis and business insights

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree completed within the last 12 months
• Preferred fields: Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline

Required Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data analysis
• Demand forecasting and sales trend analysis
• S&OP process exposure
• Inventory planning and supply chain analytics
• Statistical analysis and reporting
• Large dataset analysis and data interpretation
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Forecast accuracy and bias analysis
• SKU productivity or catalog rationalization exposure
• Cross-functional supply chain support experience

Preferred Skills

• Background in Supply Chain, Engineering, Statistics, or Business Analytics
• Experience with statistical forecasting models
• Consumer products, retail, or beauty industry exposure
• Supply chain reporting and planning systems experience
• Sustainability or inventory optimization project exposure

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