Zebra Pen is seeking a Demand Planner who will develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts that align customer sales expectations with business operations. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Product Management to ensure demand forecasts support inventory planning, production schedules, and overall business objectives.

This position analyzes sales history, customer inventory levels, POS data, promotional activity, seasonality, new product introductions, and product transitions to create accurate demand forecasts. The Demand Planner works closely with Sales Managers and cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure forecasts are translated into actionable plans.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a solid understanding of forecasting, inventory management, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations. 

· 3-5   years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning,   replenishment, sales operations, or a related analytical role. 

· Bachelor's   degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Analytics, Finance,   or a related field preferred.

· Experience   with forecasting software, inventory planning, and ERP systems preferred. 

· Experience   supporting a sales-driven, customer-focused business environment preferred. 

· Consumer   packaged goods (CPG), retail, or mass merchant experience preferred. 

· Experience   with POS reporting, customer inventory analytics, replenishment systems, and   EDI transactions preferred.

· Exposure   to D365, Crystal Reports, Walmart/Sam's Club Retail Link, or similar customer   reporting systems is a plus.

· Strong   analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to   interpret complex data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. 

· Knowledge   of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, replenishment,   manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations. 

· Experience   using forecasting and business systems, including ERP platforms (D365   preferred), Netstock or similar planning software, reporting tools, EDI data,   and customer portals. 

· Advanced   proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and   Word. 

· Ability   to analyze forecast accuracy, variances, inventory performance, service   levels, and root causes to support business decisions and process   improvements.

· Strong   organizational, project management, and multitasking skills with the ability   to manage changing priorities and deadlines. 

· Excellent   written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills. 

· Ability   to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with Sales,   Operations, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and other stakeholders. 

· Strong   business judgment, decision-making ability, and confidentiality when handling   sensitive information.

· Ability   to translate sales plans, customer insights, and market trends into   actionable demand forecasts. 

· Experience   creating reports, conducting research, and presenting findings and   recommendations to management.