Demand Planning Analyst Jobs
Demand Planning Analyst jobs are open across consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors, from entry-level to senior and manager, with specializations in inventory optimization, S&OP, and statistical forecasting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Beacon Biosignals is transforming precision medicine for the brain, from clinical development to clinical care. For Life Sciences partners, we offer the leading at-home EEG platform for clinical development of novel therapeutics for neurological, psychiatric, and sleep disorders. Our Diagnostics business is building the most comprehensive at-home platform for precision diagnostics, combining EEG and cardiopulmonary signals to deliver reimbursable assessments for sleep and central nervous system disorders. Together, we're changing the way patients are diagnosed and treated for any disorder that affects brain physiology.
Demand Planning & Forecast Ownership
- Own the unconstrained demand plan for Life Sciences projects and Diagnostics products, integrating CRM data , manufacturing forecasts, and cross‑functional inputs.
- Lead monthly Demand Review and consensus alignment across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Finance, and key stakeholders.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, volatility, and demand signal quality; drive continuous improvement.
Capacity Planning & Network Optimization
- Lead global capacity modeling across distribution centers, 3PLs, packaging sites, and transportation lanes.
- Identify constraints and trade‑off decisions, and align capacity utilization with revenue expectations and customer commitments.
- Partner with Life Sciences, Diagnostics hardware manufacturing, 1PL, and 3PL logistics teams to ensure capacity readiness for clinical trials and Diagnostics market expansions.
- Develop long‑range capacity strategies to support growth, regulatory changes, and technology enablement.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Mature and govern the S&OP process, ensuring clear decision rights, escalation paths, and executive visibility.
- Reconcile unconstrained demand with constrained supply to support executive decision‑making.
- Lead cross‑functional forums to align demand, inventory, capacity, and financial targets.
Inventory & Logistics Strategy
- Partner with Supply Planning to set safety stock strategies based on forecast variability and risk.
- Oversee inventory positioning, replenishment frequency, and site‑to‑site transfer strategies for clinical and commercial materials.
- Ensure logistics capacity (transportation, warehousing) aligns with demand and regulatory requirements.
Data, Systems & Analytics Leadership
- Drive planning data discipline: master data integrity, lead times, planning parameters, and system utilization.
- Champion advanced analytics, AI‑enabled forecasting, and digital planning tools.
- Build dashboards and KPIs to monitor forecast reliability, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and service levels.
Cross‑Functional & External Partnership
- Serve as a strategic partner to Life Sciences, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Diagnostic teams.
- Manage relationships with 3PLs, packaging vendors, and distribution partners to ensure alignment on demand and capacity.
- Provide planning leadership for clinical studies, global launches, and major supply chain initiatives.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate supply‑demand gaps, capacity risks, and logistics bottlenecks.
- Ensure compliance with GxP and global regulatory requirements across planning and logistics processes.
- Lead scenario planning for temperature excursions, supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, and market volatility.
- Years of experience: 10–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device supply chain, with expertise in demand planning, capacity planning, or logistics.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Traits and behaviors: Strategic thinker with the ability to translate data into decisions. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, volatility, and complex cross‑functional environments. Strong operational discipline with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of GxP/GDP, clinical supply chain, and regulated distribution networks.
- S&OP leadership: Demonstrated leadership in S&OP processes.
- Systems: Proficiency with advanced forecasting tools, ERP/APS systems, and analytics platforms.
- Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive‑level influencing skills.
Beacon Biosignals is transforming precision medicine for the brain, from clinical development to clinical care. For Life Sciences partners, we offer the leading at-home EEG platform for clinical development of novel therapeutics for neurological, psychiatric, and sleep disorders. Our Diagnostics business is building the most comprehensive at-home platform for precision diagnostics, combining EEG and cardiopulmonary signals to deliver reimbursable assessments for sleep and central nervous system disorders. Together, we're changing the way patients are diagnosed and treated for any disorder that affects brain physiology.
Demand Planning & Forecast Ownership
- Own the unconstrained demand plan for Life Sciences projects and Diagnostics products, integrating CRM data , manufacturing forecasts, and cross‑functional inputs.
- Lead monthly Demand Review and consensus alignment across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Finance, and key stakeholders.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, volatility, and demand signal quality; drive continuous improvement.
Capacity Planning & Network Optimization
- Lead global capacity modeling across distribution centers, 3PLs, packaging sites, and transportation lanes.
- Identify constraints and trade‑off decisions, and align capacity utilization with revenue expectations and customer commitments.
- Partner with Life Sciences, Diagnostics hardware manufacturing, 1PL, and 3PL logistics teams to ensure capacity readiness for clinical trials and Diagnostics market expansions.
- Develop long‑range capacity strategies to support growth, regulatory changes, and technology enablement.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Mature and govern the S&OP process, ensuring clear decision rights, escalation paths, and executive visibility.
- Reconcile unconstrained demand with constrained supply to support executive decision‑making.
- Lead cross‑functional forums to align demand, inventory, capacity, and financial targets.
Inventory & Logistics Strategy
- Partner with Supply Planning to set safety stock strategies based on forecast variability and risk.
- Oversee inventory positioning, replenishment frequency, and site‑to‑site transfer strategies for clinical and commercial materials.
- Ensure logistics capacity (transportation, warehousing) aligns with demand and regulatory requirements.
Data, Systems & Analytics Leadership
- Drive planning data discipline: master data integrity, lead times, planning parameters, and system utilization.
- Champion advanced analytics, AI‑enabled forecasting, and digital planning tools.
- Build dashboards and KPIs to monitor forecast reliability, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and service levels.
Cross‑Functional & External Partnership
- Serve as a strategic partner to Life Sciences, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Diagnostic teams.
- Manage relationships with 3PLs, packaging vendors, and distribution partners to ensure alignment on demand and capacity.
- Provide planning leadership for clinical studies, global launches, and major supply chain initiatives.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate supply‑demand gaps, capacity risks, and logistics bottlenecks.
- Ensure compliance with GxP and global regulatory requirements across planning and logistics processes.
- Lead scenario planning for temperature excursions, supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, and market volatility.
- Years of experience: 10–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device supply chain, with expertise in demand planning, capacity planning, or logistics.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Traits and behaviors: Strategic thinker with the ability to translate data into decisions. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, volatility, and complex cross‑functional environments. Strong operational discipline with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of GxP/GDP, clinical supply chain, and regulated distribution networks.
- S&OP leadership: Demonstrated leadership in S&OP processes.
- Systems: Proficiency with advanced forecasting tools, ERP/APS systems, and analytics platforms.
- Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive‑level influencing skills.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in demand planning analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, statistics, or a related field
- Proficiency in demand planning or ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder
- Experience building statistical forecasting models using Excel, Python, or R
- Familiarity with S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration with sales and operations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred for mid-level and senior positions
Tips for Your Demand Planning Analyst Job Search
Quantify your forecast accuracy improvements
Hiring managers want numbers, not descriptions. Pull your actual forecast accuracy rates, bias reduction percentages, or inventory turnover improvements from past roles and lead your resume bullets with those figures rather than listing the tools you used.
Tailor your resume to the planning horizon
Short-cycle roles in retail or consumer goods call out weekly and monthly planning cycles, while manufacturing and pharma roles emphasize long-range planning and capacity. Match the language in your resume to the planning cadence the job description actually describes.
Target openings by your strongest software stack
Demand planning postings vary widely by tool, from SAP IBP and Oracle Demantra to Blue Yonder and o9. Search by the platform you know best so your resume clears automated screening and you can speak to real configuration decisions in the interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists demand planning analyst 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 the scenario interview
Most demand planning analyst interviews include a scenario round where you walk through how you would handle a sudden demand spike, a supplier disruption, or a new product launch. Prepare a structured answer using a real example that shows your cross-functional communication, not just your modeling steps.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Demand planning roles at larger consumer goods or manufacturing firms often include performance bonuses tied to forecast accuracy or inventory targets. Ask specifically about variable pay structure during the offer stage so you understand the full earning potential of each role.
Demand Planning Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most demand planning analysts?
The companies hiring the most demand planning analysts right now include Amazon, Oracle, and L3Harris, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, retail, and pharmaceutical companies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many demand planning analyst jobs are remote?
About 72% of demand planning analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting steady demand for off-site forecasting talent. Roles focused on statistical modeling, reporting, and system-based planning tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions with heavy cross-functional meeting loads or warehouse-adjacent responsibilities lean toward on-site or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a demand planning analyst?
Most demand planning analysts start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a quantitative field, then build hands-on experience in inventory management, sales operations, or financial planning roles. Getting certified through APICS strengthens your profile for competitive openings. Learning at least one major demand planning platform, such as SAP IBP or Blue Yonder, and practicing statistical forecasting in Excel or Python will make you a credible candidate for analyst-level roles.
Can I get a demand planning analyst job with little or no experience?
Entry-level demand planning analyst roles do exist, and many employers hire candidates who have internship experience in supply chain, operations, or retail replenishment, even without a full-time planning background. Highlight any exposure to inventory systems, Excel-based forecasting, or S&OP meetings. Earning an APICS CSCP or CPIM certification signals initiative and closes the experience gap faster than most candidates expect.
What does the demand planning analyst interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your planning tools and industry background, followed by a hiring manager interview covering your forecasting methodology and how you handle forecast errors. Most companies then include a case study or take-home exercise where you model demand for a product and explain your assumptions. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional partners in sales, operations, or finance who will work directly with you.
Where can I find and apply to demand planning analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to demand planning analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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