Nw Recruiting Partners - Seattle, WA
posted about 2 months ago
Join the largest coffee retail company in the country as a Demand Planner in Seattle, WA. This position is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, offering a pay range of $20-$24 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supply chain management and a strong background in demand planning and forecasting. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for creating accurate demand plans that support customer service targets while balancing inventory fiscal responsibilities. You will utilize demand planning tools to develop statistical forecast models based on order history and adjust these plans to accommodate promotions, new product introductions, and supply chain strategies. As a Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by comparing demand plans to business and financial plans, identifying gaps, and recommending actions to improve forecast accuracy. You will also be expected to provide demand plans in the absence of sales or category input, using sales and finance marketing information to drive your plans. Your recommendations will help improve supply chain processes that impact customer service and inventory levels, and you will create demand models that drive changes in customer and product mix. This role requires a candidate with at least three years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, and forecasting, along with strong Excel skills. Experience with Tableau or Sigma is a plus, and retail experience is preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will be working both independently and as part of a team.