Entry Level Planning Analyst Jobs
New grad planning analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or coursework portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Ascensus, Manulife, and Kimley-Horn hiring at this level now.
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Nature and Scope
The Forecasting Analyst leads the Demand Planning component of the Company’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and develops executive-level materials to communicate forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership. This role partners with Trade, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial Leadership to support demand and prioritization planning. The Forecasting Analyst also monitors in-line product performance and leads analytical workstreams that optimize the effectiveness of Commercial programs and tactics. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and quantitative skills with strategic business acumen, excellent communication, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and drive portfolio performance.
This is a hybrid position based in Shirley, NY, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and onsite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Develop and maintain forecasts for the full in-line product portfolio, including forecasting methodology, statistical trends, key assumptions, risks and opportunities, product performance, and supply constraints. Provide recommendations on demand, inventory, shortage risk, and safety stock priorities, and communicate forecast performance, tracking metrics, and key insights to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain team to prepare and present S&OP materials for in-line commercial product portfolio, clearly communicating forecast outputs, assumptions, performance metrics, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Partner with Trade, Supply Chain, and Commercial Leadership to support prioritization planning across products, customers, and channels, incorporating demand signals, inventory availability, market dynamics, and business impact.
- Update demand, ex-factory shipments, market performance and chargeback data for American Regent’s product portfolio throughout the year based on information gathered from both internal and external data sources.
- Monitor competitive landscape and proactively identifying and modeling events which may have an impact on in-line product portfolio forecasts.
- Drive integration of forecasting efforts with primary research, competitive intelligence, and analytics insights to enhance business impact of the Commercial function.
- Monitor and report of Key Performance Indicators for the entire in-line product portfolio to track launch performance and bridge leading indicators to business outcomes.
- Serve as a cross-functional forecasting and planning partner to Trade, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Product Management, and Commercial Leadership to ensure business decisions are supported by consistent data, aligned assumptions, and timely analytics.
- We all must embrace the QUALITY culture.
- Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Bachelors’ degree in a quantitative discipline (statistics/finance/economics) or similar field required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in forecasting, business analytics, supply chain planning, or a related role highly preferred.
- Analytical experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred; generics experience preferred.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, executive-level presentations and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to use advanced analytical competencies (regression analysis, etc.) to analyze/leverage data from internal and external sources, and persuasively present findings.
- Experience with pharmaceutical data helpful, including IQVIA.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Experience with relevant business intelligence and analytical systems, including Alteryx and Cognos preferred.
- Familiarity with forecasting, analytics, data visualization, or planning tools is a plus.
- Exposure to forecasting applications a plus (IBM Planning Analytics/TM1, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, etc.) preferred.
Expected Salary Range:
$79,900 - $84,000
The salary range, displayed is the minimum and maximum annual salary range of compensation for the role that the employer in good faith believes to be accurate at the time of the posting of an advertisement for the role. Actual compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, knowledge, skills and experience.
American Regent also offers a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare, life insurance, profit sharing, paid time off, matching 401k as well as a wide range of other benefits.
American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Alert: We’re aware of individuals impersonating our staff to target job seekers. Please note:
- All legitimate communication will come directly from a verified ARI recruiter either by phone or via an americanregent.com email address.
- Our recruiting process includes multiple in person and/or video interviews and assessments.
- If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a message, contact John Rossini at jrossini@americanregent.com before responding.
- We never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details during our offer process.
Your security is important to us, and we encourage you to stay vigilant when job searching.
American Regent Inc. endeavors to make https://careers.americanregent.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email hrtalentacquisition@americanregent.com.
Nature and Scope
The Forecasting Analyst leads the Demand Planning component of the Company’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and develops executive-level materials to communicate forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership. This role partners with Trade, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial Leadership to support demand and prioritization planning. The Forecasting Analyst also monitors in-line product performance and leads analytical workstreams that optimize the effectiveness of Commercial programs and tactics. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and quantitative skills with strategic business acumen, excellent communication, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and drive portfolio performance.
This is a hybrid position based in Shirley, NY, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and onsite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Develop and maintain forecasts for the full in-line product portfolio, including forecasting methodology, statistical trends, key assumptions, risks and opportunities, product performance, and supply constraints. Provide recommendations on demand, inventory, shortage risk, and safety stock priorities, and communicate forecast performance, tracking metrics, and key insights to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain team to prepare and present S&OP materials for in-line commercial product portfolio, clearly communicating forecast outputs, assumptions, performance metrics, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Partner with Trade, Supply Chain, and Commercial Leadership to support prioritization planning across products, customers, and channels, incorporating demand signals, inventory availability, market dynamics, and business impact.
- Update demand, ex-factory shipments, market performance and chargeback data for American Regent’s product portfolio throughout the year based on information gathered from both internal and external data sources.
- Monitor competitive landscape and proactively identifying and modeling events which may have an impact on in-line product portfolio forecasts.
- Drive integration of forecasting efforts with primary research, competitive intelligence, and analytics insights to enhance business impact of the Commercial function.
- Monitor and report of Key Performance Indicators for the entire in-line product portfolio to track launch performance and bridge leading indicators to business outcomes.
- Serve as a cross-functional forecasting and planning partner to Trade, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Product Management, and Commercial Leadership to ensure business decisions are supported by consistent data, aligned assumptions, and timely analytics.
- We all must embrace the QUALITY culture.
- Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Bachelors’ degree in a quantitative discipline (statistics/finance/economics) or similar field required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in forecasting, business analytics, supply chain planning, or a related role highly preferred.
- Analytical experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred; generics experience preferred.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, executive-level presentations and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to use advanced analytical competencies (regression analysis, etc.) to analyze/leverage data from internal and external sources, and persuasively present findings.
- Experience with pharmaceutical data helpful, including IQVIA.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Experience with relevant business intelligence and analytical systems, including Alteryx and Cognos preferred.
- Familiarity with forecasting, analytics, data visualization, or planning tools is a plus.
- Exposure to forecasting applications a plus (IBM Planning Analytics/TM1, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, etc.) preferred.
Expected Salary Range:
$79,900 - $84,000
The salary range, displayed is the minimum and maximum annual salary range of compensation for the role that the employer in good faith believes to be accurate at the time of the posting of an advertisement for the role. Actual compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, knowledge, skills and experience.
American Regent also offers a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare, life insurance, profit sharing, paid time off, matching 401k as well as a wide range of other benefits.
American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Alert: We’re aware of individuals impersonating our staff to target job seekers. Please note:
- All legitimate communication will come directly from a verified ARI recruiter either by phone or via an americanregent.com email address.
- Our recruiting process includes multiple in person and/or video interviews and assessments.
- If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a message, contact John Rossini at jrossini@americanregent.com before responding.
- We never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details during our offer process.
Your security is important to us, and we encourage you to stay vigilant when job searching.
American Regent Inc. endeavors to make https://careers.americanregent.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email hrtalentacquisition@americanregent.com.
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Entry Level Planning Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level planning analyst job?
Focus on building practical skills in data analysis, spreadsheet modeling, and planning tools like Excel or SQL, since entry level employers often weight these over years of experience. Internships, academic projects, and coursework in business, supply chain, or urban planning strengthen your application. Tailor your resume to show problem-solving and quantitative thinking, and apply to postings that explicitly welcome new graduates or candidates with zero to two years of experience.
Which companies hire entry level planning analysts?
Companies hiring entry level planning analysts right now include Ascensus, Manulife, and Kimley-Horn, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large corporations with structured rotational programs, government agencies, and mid-size firms in logistics, manufacturing, and consulting that build analytical teams from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level planning analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this stage. About 55% of entry level planning analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving new candidates flexibility while many employers still prefer in-person onboarding for junior hires. Searching by location preference can help you narrow openings to formats that fit your situation.
Are these new grad planning analyst jobs?
Yes, the planning analyst openings at this level include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles designed for candidates early in their careers. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio as a viable substitute for a long resume. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "recent graduates encouraged to apply" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level planning analysts?
Entry Level planning analyst roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the junior level because planning functions, from supply chain coordination to budget forecasting and project scheduling, require analytical support that organizations regularly hire recent graduates to fill.