Demand Planner

$69,700 - $86,500/Yr

Paragon 28 - Englewood, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Englewood, CO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Demand Planner at Paragon 28 Inc. is responsible for developing long-term demand forecasts using historical data, analytics, and marketing and sales data. This role collaborates with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market trends and strategic objectives, delivering a consensus forecast that informs supply planning processes and ensures high product availability. The position requires a full-time onsite presence and involves evaluating inputs, selecting statistical models, and participating in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams for US and International to review historical sales trends, other demand drivers, and market inputs.
• Evaluate inputs and independently select appropriate statistical models to generate forecasts by product line/region that minimize or eliminate stock outs and optimize inventory levels.
• Plan phase in and phase out of new products, and demand cannibalization.
• Assess the forecast output, utilize market or business inputs to adjust as needed, and deliver a monthly long-term consensus forecast for review and approval by stakeholders.
• Ensure the planning forecast aligns to organizational revenue and inventory targets; identify gaps and engage appropriate teams to address.
• Assess the collaborative forecasting business process, identify gaps and areas of improvement, and work with stakeholders to drive a more efficient and effective process.
• Select, establish, and report on KPIs to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement in areas such as forecast accuracy and bias.
• Provide inputs to and participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Provide stakeholders with ad-hoc data and analysis requests as required.
• Participate in ERP transition planning and recommend future-state system tools and process.

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in forecasting, data analysis, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Experience developing detailed multi-region product line forecasts.
• Experience contributing to and participating in an S&OP process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including expert level Excel skills.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• SAP ERP, MRP experience preferred.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pet insurance