We are looking for a skilled and analytical Demand Planner to join our client's team in Hillsboro, Oregon. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining demand forecasts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone with expertise in supply chain logistics and forecasting who thrives in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Develop and implement a comprehensive demand planning process, ensuring streamlined workflows across business units and sales regions.• Create and maintain a rolling 24-month demand forecast using statistical analysis and input from cross-functional teams.• Conduct scenario planning to assess future business initiatives, manage risks, and address opportunities such as excess and obsolete inventory and product cannibalization.• Facilitate monthly consensus meetings to align demand plans between sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions.• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather intuitive and efficient inputs, minimizing the need for extensive training and simplifying processes.• Provide coaching and mentorship to business leaders, sales teams, and distributors to enhance accountability and improve accuracy in demand planning.• Lead discussions during demand planning reviews and integrated business planning sessions to drive alignment and decision-making.• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, such as forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and demand volatility, while comparing forecasts to financial budgets.• Maintain detailed records and generate reports to evaluate demand plan performance and identify areas for improvement.• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Proven experience in supply chain logistics, management, and global operations. • Strong forecasting and production planning skills with familiarity in statistical modeling techniques. • Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail to develop accurate demand forecasts. • Effective communication and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Ability to simplify complex processes and provide intuitive solutions for demand inputs. • Experience in coaching and mentoring teams to improve performance and accountability. • Proficiency in using tools and software for demand planning and reporting. • Demonstrated ability to manage KPIs and drive continuous improvement in demand planning outcomes.

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Hillsboro, OR
onsite
Temporary
38.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled and analytical Demand Planner to join our client's team in Hillsboro, Oregon. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining demand forecasts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone with expertise in supply chain logistics and forecasting who thrives in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Develop and implement a comprehensive demand planning process, ensuring streamlined workflows across business units and sales regions.• Create and maintain a rolling 24-month demand forecast using statistical analysis and input from cross-functional teams.• Conduct scenario planning to assess future business initiatives, manage risks, and address opportunities such as excess and obsolete inventory and product cannibalization.• Facilitate monthly consensus meetings to align demand plans between sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions.• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather intuitive and efficient inputs, minimizing the need for extensive training and simplifying processes.• Provide coaching and mentorship to business leaders, sales teams, and distributors to enhance accountability and improve accuracy in demand planning.• Lead discussions during demand planning reviews and integrated business planning sessions to drive alignment and decision-making.• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, such as forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and demand volatility, while comparing forecasts to financial budgets.• Maintain detailed records and generate reports to evaluate demand plan performance and identify areas for improvement.• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
2025-12-05T22:58:37Z

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