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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INTRODUCTION
The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing stocking policies for service parts across the supply chain network. This role focuses on inventory availability, service-level attainment, and strategic stocking parameter management rather than standalone statistical forecasting. The analyst ensures the right parts are stocked at the right locations by leveraging system tools, service parts demand behavior, and operational constraints.
This role ensures that demand plans are accurate, data-driven, operationally feasible, and embedded into planning and replenishment systems, directly impacting service levels, inventory investment, and customer satisfaction.
The position balances:
* Analytical depth (forecast accuracy, data modeling, automation),
* Operational execution (inventory deployment, replenishment alignment),
* Process and systems thinking (legacy platforms, IT enhancements, modernization).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Manage and optimize stocking policies, including min/max levels, reorder points, service-level targets, and demand variability factors.
- Evaluate service parts demand patterns to determine appropriate stocking classifications such as A/B/C segmentation, lumpy vs. stable demand, and critical vs. non-critical parts.
- Recommend policy adjustments based on lead times, supply constraints, demand patterns, and operational priorities.
- Drive inventory right-sizing initiatives, drive and hold stakeholders accountable for proper levels of inventory.
- Maintain demand planning parameters within MARCS, F2K, or equivalent planning systems, ensuring alignment with stocking strategy and inventory goals.
- Review and validate system-generated planning outputs for correctness and adherence to policy.
- Collaborate with supply, procurement, and depot operations teams to align stocking strategies across the network.
- Execute long-term inventory health plans aligned with S&OP and Mopar strategic priorities.
- Analyze inventory availability, fill rates, and service performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Perform safety stock analysis and recommend adjustments based on demand variability, lead-time changes, and risk mitigation needs.
- Support depot-level UCS analysis to ensure stocking policies optimize space utilization and service coverage.
- Lead digital transformation efforts to modernize reporting pipelines using Power BI, SQL, and advanced analytics tools.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, or operations planning.
- Strong command of inventory planning methodologies, E&O frameworks, and financial implications.
- Expertise in data analytics and reporting tools (Excel Advanced, Access, Cognos, Power BI).
- Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.
- Ability to manage complex datasets and deliver clear, actionable insights.
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to work on-site per Stellantis in-person work requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience within the automotive or service parts industry.
- Hands-on experience with Stellantis systems: CITS, CLTSO, MARCS, Cognos, F2K, WMS, and mainframe reporting.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data automation tools.
- Familiarity with S&OP processes and KPI governance.
- Experience driving inventory reduction, E&O mitigation, and reporting standardization at scale.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization.
INTRODUCTION
The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing stocking policies for service parts across the supply chain network. This role focuses on inventory availability, service-level attainment, and strategic stocking parameter management rather than standalone statistical forecasting. The analyst ensures the right parts are stocked at the right locations by leveraging system tools, service parts demand behavior, and operational constraints.
This role ensures that demand plans are accurate, data-driven, operationally feasible, and embedded into planning and replenishment systems, directly impacting service levels, inventory investment, and customer satisfaction.
The position balances:
* Analytical depth (forecast accuracy, data modeling, automation),
* Operational execution (inventory deployment, replenishment alignment),
* Process and systems thinking (legacy platforms, IT enhancements, modernization).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Manage and optimize stocking policies, including min/max levels, reorder points, service-level targets, and demand variability factors.
- Evaluate service parts demand patterns to determine appropriate stocking classifications such as A/B/C segmentation, lumpy vs. stable demand, and critical vs. non-critical parts.
- Recommend policy adjustments based on lead times, supply constraints, demand patterns, and operational priorities.
- Drive inventory right-sizing initiatives, drive and hold stakeholders accountable for proper levels of inventory.
- Maintain demand planning parameters within MARCS, F2K, or equivalent planning systems, ensuring alignment with stocking strategy and inventory goals.
- Review and validate system-generated planning outputs for correctness and adherence to policy.
- Collaborate with supply, procurement, and depot operations teams to align stocking strategies across the network.
- Execute long-term inventory health plans aligned with S&OP and Mopar strategic priorities.
- Analyze inventory availability, fill rates, and service performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Perform safety stock analysis and recommend adjustments based on demand variability, lead-time changes, and risk mitigation needs.
- Support depot-level UCS analysis to ensure stocking policies optimize space utilization and service coverage.
- Lead digital transformation efforts to modernize reporting pipelines using Power BI, SQL, and advanced analytics tools.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, or operations planning.
- Strong command of inventory planning methodologies, E&O frameworks, and financial implications.
- Expertise in data analytics and reporting tools (Excel Advanced, Access, Cognos, Power BI).
- Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.
- Ability to manage complex datasets and deliver clear, actionable insights.
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to work on-site per Stellantis in-person work requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience within the automotive or service parts industry.
- Hands-on experience with Stellantis systems: CITS, CLTSO, MARCS, Cognos, F2K, WMS, and mainframe reporting.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data automation tools.
- Familiarity with S&OP processes and KPI governance.
- Experience driving inventory reduction, E&O mitigation, and reporting standardization at scale.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization.
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Who's Hiring
- Hisense USA2
- Wells Enterprises2
- Airbnb1
- And Go Concepts1
- Ashley Furniture Industries1
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage6
- Distribution & Wholesale4
- Manufacturing3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Animal Care & Pet Services1
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 Hisense USA, Wells Enterprises, and Airbnb, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, New Jersey, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 16% of demand planning analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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