Demand Planning Strategist

About the Opportunity

Demand Planning Leadership & Forecast Strategy

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process and ensure alignment with corporate supply chain
  strategy.
• Lead development of short-term, mid-term, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models,
  machine learning tools, and business intelligence inputs.
• Establish forecasting governance, standards, and best practices across product lines and markets
• Identify structural demand drivers such as market growth, product lifecycle changes, pricing shifts, and
  macroeconomic indicators.
• Lead demand scenario modeling and risk analysis to support strategic planning and supply chain
  resilience.
• Act as the organization’s forecasting subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior
  analysts.

Advanced Analytics & Data Insights

• Develop and implement advanced forecasting models, including time-series, regression, and predictive
  analytics techniques.
• Analyze complex datasets from ERP, CRM, POS, and external market data sources to uncover demand
  signals and trends.
• Track forecast accuracy metrics such as MAPE, bias, and forecast value add (FVA) and lead initiatives to
  improve performance.
• Design executive-level dashboards and demand analytics reports to support business decision-making.
  Identify demand variability drivers and recommend strategies to mitigate volatility.
• Lead the Demand Review portion of the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts and operational capacity.
• Facilitate cross-functional demand consensus meetings with Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable planning signals for production, procurement, and inventory management.
• Provide strategic recommendations during S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings.

Cross-Functional Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to incorporate promotions, pricing strategies, product launches, and
  customer insights into the forecast.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Inventory teams to balance service levels, production
  capacity, and working capital.
• Work with Procurement to anticipate material requirements and supply risks.
• Support Finance with demand-driven revenue projections and scenario analysis

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Lead initiatives to modernize forecasting tools, analytics platforms, and planning processes.
• Support implementation or optimization of ERP/MRP and demand planning software.
• Develop forecasting playbooks, SOPs, and training materials for demand planning teams.
• Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation in forecasting and reporting processes.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast deviations and implement corrective improvements.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics,
  Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or related roles,
  preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading Sales & Operations planning demand processes and cross-functional planning initiatives.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience implementing or managing forecasting systems or analytics tools is highly desirable.

Salary Range
$90,000 - $105,000/year

How to Apply
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.