OPT Demand Planner Jobs
Demand Planner roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in supply chain, operations, or business analytics. Most positions require quantitative skills and proficiency in forecasting tools, which aligns well with STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build your career.
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FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.
Why you should join us
Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary:
Develops demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons. Reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models, and evaluates forecast results. Coordinates cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Interacts with sales, marketing and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers. Uses and maintains the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
Position Responsibilities:
- Utilizes a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.
- Create statistical forecasts:
- Gather, analyze and validate data.
- Execute statistical modeling software.
- Review resulting statistical forecast model.
- Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting.
- Summarize/aggregate statistical forecasts.
- Review sales plans, customer finance Budget Updates or Latest Estimates and demand drivers.
- Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales, and finance.
- Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts.
- Review promotional plans with marketing.
- Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel:
- Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
- Provide input to volume planning ( Latest Estimates / annual process).
- Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings.
- Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain.
- Maintain demand planning system and software.
- Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy.
- Monitor trends in forecast error.
- Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence.
- Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process.
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Experience with Power Query and basic understanding of Data modeling expected.
- Experience with SQL or Python Coding preferred.
- Knowledge for Power BI report development preferred.
- Ability to facilitate consensus review meetings with stakeholders expected.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
BS/BA degree in Business, Computer Science, Industrial or Systems Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
1 - 2 years of experience in demand planning preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Office Environment.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer.
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs –on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
Compensation Range
$60,704.28 - $83,468.39
The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
What We Do
FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.
Why you should join us
Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary:
Develops demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons. Reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models, and evaluates forecast results. Coordinates cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Interacts with sales, marketing and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers. Uses and maintains the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
Position Responsibilities:
- Utilizes a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.
- Create statistical forecasts:
- Gather, analyze and validate data.
- Execute statistical modeling software.
- Review resulting statistical forecast model.
- Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting.
- Summarize/aggregate statistical forecasts.
- Review sales plans, customer finance Budget Updates or Latest Estimates and demand drivers.
- Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales, and finance.
- Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts.
- Review promotional plans with marketing.
- Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel:
- Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
- Provide input to volume planning ( Latest Estimates / annual process).
- Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings.
- Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain.
- Maintain demand planning system and software.
- Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy.
- Monitor trends in forecast error.
- Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence.
- Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process.
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Experience with Power Query and basic understanding of Data modeling expected.
- Experience with SQL or Python Coding preferred.
- Knowledge for Power BI report development preferred.
- Ability to facilitate consensus review meetings with stakeholders expected.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
BS/BA degree in Business, Computer Science, Industrial or Systems Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
1 - 2 years of experience in demand planning preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Office Environment.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer.
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs –on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
Compensation Range
$60,704.28 - $83,468.39
The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Demand Planner
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Demand Planner positions often fall under CIP codes for operations research, logistics, or business analytics. Verify with your DSO that your specific job title and duties qualify before accepting an offer to protect your 24-month STEM extension.
Lead with forecasting tools in your resume
Employers screen demand planner candidates on SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, or Blue Yonder proficiency. Listing these tools prominently signals you can contribute immediately, which directly reduces employer hesitation around OPT paperwork and onboarding timelines.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Raise sponsorship intent before signing, not after starting. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for supply chain roles before. A history of sponsorship in your function is a stronger signal than a general company policy.
Quantify your forecast accuracy in applications
Demand planning is a metrics-driven role. Include specific accuracy percentages or inventory reduction outcomes from internships or academic projects. Concrete results shift the conversation from visa status to value delivered, making sponsorship feel like a straightforward business decision.
Apply to companies with S&OP functions, not just job postings
Companies running formal Sales and Operations Planning processes hire demand planners regularly and plan workforce needs quarters in advance. This longer planning horizon gives employers more lead time to navigate OPT paperwork and H-1B lottery preparation.
Demand Planner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Demand Planner jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Demand Planner roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in supply chain management, operations research, business analytics, statistics, or a related STEM-designated field. The role must also involve direct application of your STEM knowledge. Confirm the CIP code on your I-20 with your DSO before accepting an offer, as the degree field, not the job title alone, determines eligibility.
How much time does an employer need to sponsor an OPT student in a Demand Planner role?
Employers need to act well before your OPT authorization expires. If you're pursuing H-1B sponsorship, your employer must register you in the lottery in March for an October 1 start date. For Demand Planner roles, raise sponsorship intent during the offer stage so your employer can assess timeline feasibility. Starting that conversation early is especially critical if your OPT end date falls outside the standard H-1B cap window.
What types of companies are most likely to sponsor OPT students for Demand Planner positions?
Large consumer goods companies, retailers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and third-party logistics firms are the most consistent sponsors for demand planning roles. These organizations run formal S&OP processes, hire planners regularly, and have HR infrastructure experienced with international sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters employer sponsorship history so you can identify these companies without guessing from job descriptions.
Can I work as a Demand Planner while on post-completion OPT before finishing my degree?
No. Post-completion OPT begins after you complete all degree requirements, including any required thesis or final exams. You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date, but you cannot start working until USCIS approves your EAD and the start date on it is reached. Pre-completion OPT is available in limited circumstances but restricts total OPT days available after graduation.
What should I do if my Demand Planner job duties change significantly while on OPT?
Report material changes in employer, job title, or work location to your DSO within ten days, as SEVIS requires. For STEM OPT students, significant changes to job duties may also require a formal training plan amendment with your DSO and employer. If your new responsibilities no longer align with your STEM degree field, your STEM extension eligibility could be at risk, so document any role evolution carefully.