Demand Planner

Title: Sr Demand Planner

Location: Lenexa Kansas 66215

Pay Rate: $45/hr on W2

Duration: 6 months

Experience they are looking for:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain functions.
• Demand forecasting experience — creating product or item forecasts using historical data, statistical analysis, market trends, promotions, and customer sales plans.
• Inventory management — monitoring inventory levels, product availability, inventory aging, and stock ratios while balancing customer service and cost.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills — comfortable working with data, analyzing trends, and building or adjusting forecasts.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills — able to identify forecast variances, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Cross-functional communication — able to collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts and business needs.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented — accurate with data, able to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Pharmaceutical or other regulated-industry experience preferred, not required.

The daily tasks of the Demand Planner:

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned products and product families.
• Analyze sales, market demand, promotions, and customer information to adjust forecasts.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to establish an agreed-upon forecast in both units and revenue.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure inventory and supply can support forecasted demand.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and inventory performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Identify potential inventory and supply risks and help develop solutions.

Zing Recruiting is dedicated to delivering candidates and client’s alike a great experience for each unique position. We specialize in finding dedicated professionals with the education, talent, and fresh perspectives – professionals at the top of their game. Professionals who have what it takes to be competitive and innovative in today’s market. We work to match candidates needs and requirements to our clients’ requirements and expectations. We work to find the right “fit” for both candidate and client.