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Operations Demand Planner
Marlborough, MA | 100% Onsite

MUST HAVES

• 5–7+ years of demand planning or supply chain experience

• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• Expertise in forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization

• Experience with ERP/planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Anaplan, etc.)

• Strong skills in data analysis, Excel, and statistical forecasting

• Experience participating in S&OP processes

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Operations Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support production, purchasing, and overall supply chain efficiency. This role plays a critical part in balancing supply and demand while improving forecast accuracy and supporting business growth across both food service and retail channels.

You will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, customer service, and plant operations to ensure alignment and drive informed decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts

• Analyze historical sales, seasonality, and market trends

• Collaborate with sales and marketing to adjust forecasts and support promotions/product launches

• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and performance metrics

• Identify demand drivers, risks, and variability

• Lead or support S&OP planning activities

• Partner with supply planning and procurement to resolve supply and inventory issues

• Communicate forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders

• Track and report on inventory risks, shortages, and excess/obsolete products

• Maintain and manage data within planning systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience with Kinaxis Maestro preferred

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights

• Proven ability to solve problems and manage multiple priorities

• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments

WHY JOIN

• Key role influencing supply chain performance and business growth

• High visibility across multiple departments and leadership teams

• Opportunity to enhance S&OP processes and forecasting strategies

This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to own demand planning strategy and make a direct impact on operations in a growing food manufacturing environment.