Demand Planner

Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing organization to locate their next Demand Planner.

Location: Charlotte, NC - Hybrid 3/2

Compensation: $100k- $120k

Schedule: M-F

What’s in it for you?

• Strategic Impac t: Play a critical role in driving forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and overall supply chain performance

• Cross-Functional Visibilit y: Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to influence key business decisions

• Growth Opportunit y: Join an organization focused on continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence

What will your day look like?

• Demand Forecasti ng: Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts across multiple product lines and customer channels using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights

• Data Analysis & Planni ng: Analyze forecast performance, identify demand drivers, perform variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to improve accuracy and inventory performance

• Cross-Functional Collaborati on: Lead demand review discussions, support S&OP activities, and work closely with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to align inventory and production plans with customer demand

Who are you?

• Analytical Professio nal: 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain planning, or a related discipline

• Technical Exp ert: Advanced Excel skills with experience utilizing ERP systems and planning platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar tools

• Collaborative Business Part ner: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, present data-driven insights, and drive alignment across multiple functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related

field

• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes

• Experience within manufacturing, consumer products, retail, distribution, or related industries

• Knowledge of statistical forecasting methodologies

• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools

Key Areas of Success

• Forecast Accuracy

• Inventory Optimization

• Service Level Performance

• Demand Plan Adherence

• S&OP Effectiveness

• Cross- Functional Collaboration

Application & Contact Info

If this role isn't a perfect match for you, that's okay! We're recruiting professionals across various domains. Contact Kristie Man at Sign in to view email to inquire about more opportunities in Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing Leadership