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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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A highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner who researches, analyzes, and maintains analytics reports and databases to create effective, reliable inventory forecasts and optimize revenue. Manages production and dispensing schedules to maintain inventory levels of core products and meet customer-expected ship dates. Collaborates and communicates with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to manage capacity, determine optimal safety stock and raw-material requirements, and avoid inventory surpluses and shortages. Develops and updates demand-planning strategies to improve forecast accuracy and analysis, and establishes, maintains, and documents demand-planning processes, techniques, and systems. Monitors production flow, promptly communicates delays to key stakeholders, and effectively manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely completion of production targets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyze and determine production requirements based on sales forecasts and customer orders. Build and maintain rolling statistical forecast models using historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts.
- Lead or participate in regular sales and operations planning meetings with commercial and operations teams to review forecast accuracy, bias, and variances.
- Optimize inventory parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times, considering batch production cycles, shelf-life constraints, and hazardous material storage limits.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain managers to translate finished goods forecasts into raw material requirements.
- Partner with product development and commercial teams to forecast new-product rollouts and regulatory-driven phase-outs.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and forecast bias and generate regular analytical reports for executive leadership.
- Coordinate and adjust production schedules to meet product delivery deadlines.
- Identify and promptly resolve production, inventory, quality, delay, and operational issues, escalating material shortages or bottlenecks to supply chain as needed.
- Collaborate with production and warehouse staff to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports on production status, volume, product mix, quality, findings, and performance to keep management informed.
- Review and suggest improvements to production processes and systems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Business, Statistics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Five+ years of dedicated demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analysis, or closely related production-planning experience, preferably in chemical or process manufacturing or industrial distribution.
- Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, and advanced Microsoft Excel; familiarity with specialized demand-planning or S&OP software.
- Understanding chemical batch-production lead times, industry market trends and conditions, shelf-life management, product quality and safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, including California EPA/DTSC or OSHA guidelines affecting chemical handling and storage.
- Strong cross-functional communication, negotiation, and analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to align conflicting sales and production goals.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience using artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools to support demand forecasting, data analysis, scenario modeling, process automation, and business decision-making; ability to evaluate outputs critically and apply appropriate data-privacy and governance practices.
- APICS certification or equivalent is preferred but not required
Position Summary
A highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner who researches, analyzes, and maintains analytics reports and databases to create effective, reliable inventory forecasts and optimize revenue. Manages production and dispensing schedules to maintain inventory levels of core products and meet customer-expected ship dates. Collaborates and communicates with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to manage capacity, determine optimal safety stock and raw-material requirements, and avoid inventory surpluses and shortages. Develops and updates demand-planning strategies to improve forecast accuracy and analysis, and establishes, maintains, and documents demand-planning processes, techniques, and systems. Monitors production flow, promptly communicates delays to key stakeholders, and effectively manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely completion of production targets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyze and determine production requirements based on sales forecasts and customer orders. Build and maintain rolling statistical forecast models using historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts.
- Lead or participate in regular sales and operations planning meetings with commercial and operations teams to review forecast accuracy, bias, and variances.
- Optimize inventory parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times, considering batch production cycles, shelf-life constraints, and hazardous material storage limits.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain managers to translate finished goods forecasts into raw material requirements.
- Partner with product development and commercial teams to forecast new-product rollouts and regulatory-driven phase-outs.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and forecast bias and generate regular analytical reports for executive leadership.
- Coordinate and adjust production schedules to meet product delivery deadlines.
- Identify and promptly resolve production, inventory, quality, delay, and operational issues, escalating material shortages or bottlenecks to supply chain as needed.
- Collaborate with production and warehouse staff to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports on production status, volume, product mix, quality, findings, and performance to keep management informed.
- Review and suggest improvements to production processes and systems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Business, Statistics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Five+ years of dedicated demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analysis, or closely related production-planning experience, preferably in chemical or process manufacturing or industrial distribution.
- Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, and advanced Microsoft Excel; familiarity with specialized demand-planning or S&OP software.
- Understanding chemical batch-production lead times, industry market trends and conditions, shelf-life management, product quality and safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, including California EPA/DTSC or OSHA guidelines affecting chemical handling and storage.
- Strong cross-functional communication, negotiation, and analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to align conflicting sales and production goals.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience using artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools to support demand forecasting, data analysis, scenario modeling, process automation, and business decision-making; ability to evaluate outputs critically and apply appropriate data-privacy and governance practices.
- APICS certification or equivalent is preferred but not required
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Consulting & Professional Services
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, Team TTI, and KLA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 69% of demand planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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