Junior Demand Planner

$63,500 - $79,500/Yr

Byrne - East Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

East Syracuse, NY

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Junior Demand Planner is responsible for ensuring customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction through accurate forecasting, tracking, and identifying operational trends in the manufacturing of dairy-related products. This role involves building and managing data requests related to planning, collaborating with various departments, and continuously monitoring forecasts to maintain proper inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends and prepare forecast data.
• Interact with sales, marketing, finance, and production to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Adhere to processes for collecting sales forecasts and relevant data.
• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for various time horizons.
• Work with internal and external entities to ensure accurate information for planning.
• Maintain planning reports that are accessible to multiple departments.
• Summarize and recommend statistical forecasts for review.
• Review sales plans, budgets, and recommend changes as required.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports and procedures for planning functions.
• Monitor and adjust forecasts based on external influences and order variances.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Achieve assigned goals in safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Comply with GMPs, SOPs, and corporate policies.
• Report safety concerns and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills across various departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry or 1-2 years in a forecasting or production planning role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with analytical and reporting tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Knowledge of ERP and Cloud ERP tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analytics and management, including SQL/DAX.
• Familiarity with office management procedures and general knowledge of office equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $63,500 to $79,500.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Support for company sustainability initiatives.