Supply Planner

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension) | Temp to Perm
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Bill Rate: $65/hour (Flexible with experience)
Location: Port Washington, NY (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite/Week)

Job Overview:

The Collaborative Demand Planner is responsible for contributing to the profitability and growth of the North America Wholesale division by developing and managing accurate demand forecasts. This role plays a key part in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory levels, and improving service levels through cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain customer, brand, and SKU-level demand plans for supply and production planning.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal patterns to improve forecast accuracy.
• Provide leadership with clear reporting on customer and brand forecasts for strategic decisions.
• Conduct analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) across product lines and accounts.
• Utilize statistical tools and planning software to generate demand reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review business performance at customer/brand/channel level.
• Develop and manage metrics for fill rates, forecast accuracy, and service levels.
• Monitor order tracking, fill rate performance, and backorders; communicate recovery plans as needed.
• Coordinate inventory across locations to enhance supply efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support supply chain and business decision-making.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, Excel reports, and written narratives for leadership communication.
• Lead and participate in forecast alignment meetings with Sales, Product, and Customers.
• Balance production requests with financial plans and make informed forecasting decisions.
• Mentor and support the training and development of an indirect report.
• Assist in facilitating training workshops and improving planning processes.
• Understand customer performance across Replenishment and New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Build end-to-end knowledge of supply chain models for effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and demand planning systems/software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Experience mentoring or training team members is a plus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $46.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $46