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Demand Planner jobs are open across consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce, from entry-level analyst to senior and director roles, with specializations in supply chain forecasting, inventory optimization, and S&OP. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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What does it mean to be part of the UNFI Procurement Team?
The Procurement team is a key contributor to UNFI and is responsible for strategic planning, purchasing, and management of over $2B in inventory. The procurement teams work hand in hand to support our customers' and suppliers' needs, while achieving the goal of providing high service levels and working towards creating new innovative solutions to drive UNFI's growth. Partnering with our suppliers and customers, we strive to make them stronger, our supply chain better, and our food solutions more inspired.
Job Overview:
The primary responsibilities of a Demand Planner Forecaster will be to manage customer and internal promotional projections and incremental forecasts for turn inventory or new products across all UNFI regions and National Procurement categories, representing over 185 million cases and ~$4.5 billion annually. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Customer Care, Replenishment, Merchandising, Sales, and Retail Customers to determine the amount of inventory needed for customer promotions and other events above and beyond normal turn inventory. The incumbent will be responsible for driving total demand signal accuracy, customer fill rate, and limiting excess product related to incremental sales volume.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of forecasting all additional demand needs to drive fill rate without generating excess through weekly forecast reviews, direct engagement with internal and external key stakeholders, and detailed historical and trend analysis.
Be able to influence key retailers to drive for the most accurate demand signal through data and industry knowledge.
Decision Maker on all forecast accuracy touchpoints for UNFI and retail-driven promotions, leveraging historical and customer-provided data.
Builds and leverages strong relationships with highly complex customers and suppliers to drive results, and hosts regular meetings to drive accountability.
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Ability to work independently to identify opportunities, determine the best way forward, and implement solutions.
In concert with key partners, develop, oversee, and execute the strategy for seasonal volume builds, generating an action plan and maintaining accountability throughout the planned activity.
Generate and successfully utilize systemic and Excel-based reporting to drive daily execution of all duties, including mid and post-action reviews. Understanding, action, and leftover and OOS visibility to understand the root cause and implement changes for future activity.
Review reporting with key stakeholders and maintain accountability with internal and external partners.
Engage with Customers, Manufacturers, and external UNFI departments as the subject matter expert on Demand Planning processes and actions, taking follow-up action where appropriate to support the business.
Responsible for ensuring overall promotional maintenance is completed, including but not limited to ads/deletes, date changes, type changes, and quantity adjustments.
Engage key stakeholders to oversee the creation and management of non-promotional added demand, including, but not limited to, new item launches, new and added stores, DC sourcing changes, new customers, and loss of customers.
Take a continuous improvement approach to all aspects of their assigned desk, sharing opportunities and improvements across the team to encourage broad-based improvement and efficiency.
Educate and train internal and external partners on expectations and impacts of incremental demand accuracy to drive accountability on timeliness and completeness of ads and ensure proper processes are followed to maintain visibility and drive action at the right levels.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Experience:
3 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
Have a thorough knowledge of procurement and logistics processes.
General understanding of promotional practices.
Strong analytical and math skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Capable of learning and utilizing multiple disparate systems.
Ability to identify and understand trends.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to use own judgement to make decisions and drive results.
Can work independently as well as with a larger group.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Work Environment:
Remote Role:
- This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
#LI-REMOTE
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
What does it mean to be part of the UNFI Procurement Team?
The Procurement team is a key contributor to UNFI and is responsible for strategic planning, purchasing, and management of over $2B in inventory. The procurement teams work hand in hand to support our customers' and suppliers' needs, while achieving the goal of providing high service levels and working towards creating new innovative solutions to drive UNFI's growth. Partnering with our suppliers and customers, we strive to make them stronger, our supply chain better, and our food solutions more inspired.
Job Overview:
The primary responsibilities of a Demand Planner Forecaster will be to manage customer and internal promotional projections and incremental forecasts for turn inventory or new products across all UNFI regions and National Procurement categories, representing over 185 million cases and ~$4.5 billion annually. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Customer Care, Replenishment, Merchandising, Sales, and Retail Customers to determine the amount of inventory needed for customer promotions and other events above and beyond normal turn inventory. The incumbent will be responsible for driving total demand signal accuracy, customer fill rate, and limiting excess product related to incremental sales volume.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of forecasting all additional demand needs to drive fill rate without generating excess through weekly forecast reviews, direct engagement with internal and external key stakeholders, and detailed historical and trend analysis.
Be able to influence key retailers to drive for the most accurate demand signal through data and industry knowledge.
Decision Maker on all forecast accuracy touchpoints for UNFI and retail-driven promotions, leveraging historical and customer-provided data.
Builds and leverages strong relationships with highly complex customers and suppliers to drive results, and hosts regular meetings to drive accountability.
-
Ability to work independently to identify opportunities, determine the best way forward, and implement solutions.
In concert with key partners, develop, oversee, and execute the strategy for seasonal volume builds, generating an action plan and maintaining accountability throughout the planned activity.
Generate and successfully utilize systemic and Excel-based reporting to drive daily execution of all duties, including mid and post-action reviews. Understanding, action, and leftover and OOS visibility to understand the root cause and implement changes for future activity.
Review reporting with key stakeholders and maintain accountability with internal and external partners.
Engage with Customers, Manufacturers, and external UNFI departments as the subject matter expert on Demand Planning processes and actions, taking follow-up action where appropriate to support the business.
Responsible for ensuring overall promotional maintenance is completed, including but not limited to ads/deletes, date changes, type changes, and quantity adjustments.
Engage key stakeholders to oversee the creation and management of non-promotional added demand, including, but not limited to, new item launches, new and added stores, DC sourcing changes, new customers, and loss of customers.
Take a continuous improvement approach to all aspects of their assigned desk, sharing opportunities and improvements across the team to encourage broad-based improvement and efficiency.
Educate and train internal and external partners on expectations and impacts of incremental demand accuracy to drive accountability on timeliness and completeness of ads and ensure proper processes are followed to maintain visibility and drive action at the right levels.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Experience:
3 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
Have a thorough knowledge of procurement and logistics processes.
General understanding of promotional practices.
Strong analytical and math skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Capable of learning and utilizing multiple disparate systems.
Ability to identify and understand trends.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to use own judgement to make decisions and drive results.
Can work independently as well as with a larger group.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Work Environment:
Remote Role:
- This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
#LI-REMOTE
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Who's Hiring
- Oracle13
- KLA5
- Apple3
- Anduril3
- CONMED2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Electronics & Hardware
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in demand planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in demand planning software such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, or Kinaxis
- Two or more years of forecasting or supply chain planning experience
- Strong Excel skills including statistical modeling and pivot tables
- Experience with S&OP or integrated business planning processes
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Demand Planner Job Search
Quantify your forecast accuracy on your resume
Hiring managers for demand planner roles scan for MAPE, bias, and forecast accuracy metrics before anything else. Replace vague claims with specific outcomes: how you improved forecast accuracy, reduced excess inventory, or shortened planning cycles in a measurable way.
List every planning tool you have used
Demand planner job postings screen heavily on software fit. Name every tool you know, SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or even advanced Excel and Power BI, so your resume clears automated filters before a recruiter ever reads it.
Target roles by planning horizon and category
Demand planner openings vary widely by planning horizon and product type. A role in fashion retail requires very different skills than one in pharmaceuticals or industrial goods. Apply to postings where your category experience matches, and call that out directly in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists demand planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for S&OP interviews
Interviewers for demand planner positions often ask you to walk through a real forecast scenario or explain how you contributed to an S&OP cycle. Prepare a concise example covering the data inputs you used, the method you chose, and how the business acted on your output.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When an offer comes in, ask about the product portfolio size, the planning horizon, and whether the role feeds into executive S&OP meetings. These factors determine how fast you can build visible impact and your path to a senior or manager-level position.
Demand Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most demand planners?
The companies hiring the most demand planners right now include Oracle, KLA, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Consumer goods manufacturers and large retailers tend to post the highest volume of demand planner roles year-round.
How many demand planner jobs are remote?
About 59% of demand planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a significant share of the market. Roles focused on statistical forecasting and system-based planning tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that require close collaboration with warehouse or production teams are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a demand planner?
Start with a degree in supply chain, business, or a quantitative field, then build hands-on experience with forecasting tools and inventory data, often through roles in supply chain analysis or operations. Earning an APICS certification strengthens your candidacy. Most demand planners move into the role after two to four years in adjacent supply chain functions.
Can you get a demand planner job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level demand planner roles exist, and employers often hire candidates with strong analytical backgrounds even without direct forecasting experience. Highlight any coursework, internships, or project work involving data analysis, inventory management, or supply chain modeling. Familiarity with Excel and exposure to ERP systems can substitute for formal demand planning experience at the junior level.
What does the demand planner interview process look like?
Most demand planner interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on your forecasting methodology and tool experience, and a practical case study or take-home exercise involving real forecast data. Final rounds often include a cross-functional panel with supply chain, sales, or finance stakeholders to assess how well you collaborate across departments.
Where can I find and apply to demand planner jobs?
You can find and apply to demand planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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