Hiring: Demand Planner Company: HuFriedyGroup Location: Northbrook, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:35:42 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Microsoft Excel, Product Management, SAP About the job Experience: •3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain, or related analytical roles. Required Skills: •The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate business trends, customer insights, and historical data into actionable forecasts that support business growth while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts. •Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts for finished goods and key product categories. •Analyze historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, promotions, new product launches, and customer demand patterns to improve forecast accuracy. •Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Product Management to gather market intelligence and incorporate business assumptions into demand plans. •Lead or support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing demand insights and recommendations. •Monitor forecast performance and key metrics, including forecast accuracy, bias, inventory turns, fill rates, and service levels. •Identify demand risks and opportunities and proactively communicate potential supply constraints or excess inventory situations. •Partner with Production Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to align supply plans with forecasted demand. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Statistics, or a related field required. •In-depth knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain principles. •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools. •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical forecasting skills. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret large datasets and identify trends and business impacts. •Excellent communication and presentation skills. •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making. •Customer Service Level / Fill Rate Compensation: •$65,000 - $78,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!