Demand Planner

Role overview

A growing organization is seeking a Demand Planner in Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with workdays from Monday through Friday. Compensation is listed at $80,000 to $100,000.

Why this role stands out

• Play a direct role in improving forecast accuracy, inventory planning, and overall supply chain results.
• Work across functions with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, helping shape important business decisions.
• Join a business that values continuous improvement, data-led decisions, and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Create, maintain, and enhance demand forecasts across multiple product categories and customer channels using historical sales patterns, market movements, and business input.
• Review forecasting performance, identify the main demand drivers, run variance analysis, and recommend actions that strengthen accuracy and inventory outcomes.
• Lead demand review meetings, contribute to S&OP activities, and coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams so inventory and production plans match customer demand.

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain planning, or a similar field.
• Advanced Excel capability, along with hands-on use of ERP and planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or comparable platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, present data-backed recommendations, and build alignment across teams.

Preferred background

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related area.
• Exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, retail, distribution, or similar industries.
• Working knowledge of statistical forecasting methods.
• APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP are preferred.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.

Success measures

• Forecast accuracy
• Inventory optimization
• Service level performance
• Demand plan adherence
• S&OP effectiveness
• Cross-functional collaboration

Additional information

If this opportunity is not the right fit, the recruiting team also supports hiring across Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing Leadership roles.

Contact Kristie Man at kman@ferrettisearch.com for related opportunities.