Supply Chain Demand Planner

Demand PlannerPay $35-38 6 month + possible temp to direct hire onsite in South San Jose. Demand Planner is responsible for coordinating and facilitating RCI activities/events/training/cost savings, creating accurate forecasts to support supply planning, inventory management, and overall business objectives. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to analyze historical data, market trends, and customer insights to drive forecast accuracy and continuous improvement.Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related equivalentYears of Experience: 3 – 7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analyticsOther Requirements: Full time onsite APICS/IBF certification Advanced knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or Tableau Experience with S&OP / IBP in a manufacturing or consumer-driven environment People leadership or project leadership experienceKEY COMPETENCIESForecasting & statistical modelingBusiness acumenProblem-solving and critical thinkingProcess improvement mindsetAttention to detail with big-picture orientationKEY ACCOUNTABILITYCoordination of Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI)Develop and maintain forecast at multiple levels (SKU, product Family, customer, region)Analyze historical sales data, trends, seasonality, promotions, and market intelligenceCollaborate with Operations team to incorporate Sales planning inputs into forecastsRESPONSIBILITIESLead or support the monthly S&OP/IBP demand review processMonitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias) and implement corrective actionsAggregate commonality demand planning, multi-source alignmentMaintain and update weekly MRP report using ERP LNIdentify demand risks and opportunities; provide scenario and sensitivity analysisPartner with Supply Planning to align demand with capacity and inventory targetsSupport new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planningCreate dashboards and reporting to communicate demand signals and performanceDrive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and planning toolsCoordinate Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) activities, facilitate RCI events, and keep track of Ops associates RCI recordCreate and update part numbers in ERP-LNUpdate Financial Rolling Forecast as neededBenefits (employee contribution):Health insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountsLife insuranceRetirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.