Demand Planner

Demand & Supply PlanningDevelop and maintain demand forecasts and supply plans across a diverse portfolio of network and fiber-related materialsManage planning for thousands of SKUs (including ~3,000+ items in MRP environments)Align supply plans with business demand (commercial segment)Monitor material availability and proactively mitigate supply risksInventory Lifecycle ManagementOversee end-to-end inventory lifecycle, including procurement, replenishment, tracking, and disposition of excess or obsolete materialsManage complex inventory environments with fiber-based components and device-specific configurationsTrack and manage high-volume, high-variability inventory tied to fiber wavelength-based devices and routing componentsMRP & Planning ExecutionExecute and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes across a large SKU baseMaintain data integrity and planning accuracy within current systems (primarily Excel-based workflows)Support transition toward more advanced planning tools and automation capabilitiesInventory Controls & ReconciliationDrive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation processes, and root-cause analysisEnsure proper tracking of inventory movements across locations and vendorsPartner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams to resolve discrepanciesProcess OptimizationIdentify and implement improvements in inventory management, forecasting accuracy, and planning workflowsReduce reliance on manual Excel processes by supporting tool evaluation and implementation effortsStandardize planning processes across different product categories and vendor systemsPerformance ManagementDefine, track, and report key supply chain KPIs, including:Inventory accuracyMaterial flow efficiencyService levels / fill ratesCost management and inventory optimizationProvide insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvementRequired Qualifications: 3–7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory managementStrong experience working with MRP systems and large SKU countsAdvanced Excel skills (modeling, data manipulation, forecasting)Deep understanding of inventory movement, controls, and reconciliation processesExperience in large, complex commercial or enterprise business environmentsPreferred Qualifications: Experience in telecommunications, fiber networks, or similar technical supply chainsFamiliarity with fiber-based inventory (e.g., wavelength-based devices, network equipment)Experience working with multiple vendors and vendor-specific SKUsExposure to supply chain planning tools (e.g., SAP APO/IBP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, etc.)Experience supporting transformation from manual planning to system-driven planning