Job Description

Demand Planner

Location: Irvine, California

About Our Client:

Accepting no less than the absolute best, our client has climbed to the top, gaining a reputation for both excellence and satisfaction. Working at this company will give you the opportunity to work with some of the top technical professionals in the industry who are bringing cutting-edge products to forefront. Offering results-driven people a place where they can truly make a difference on a daily basis, this is an opportunity you will not want to miss!

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining accurate demand forecasts using statistical tools and business insights.
• Analyzing historical bookings, shipment trends, product lifecycle data, promotional plans, and market conditions.
• Serving as the key demand planning liaison for Marketing, Sales, Finance, IBP Franchise Managers, and Master Schedulers.
• Leading or facilitating demand planning meetings, including working sessions and Executive Demand Reviews.
• Documenting assumptions and highlighting risks and opportunities in each monthly forecast cycle.
• Supporting new product launches and end-of-life product transitions from a demand planning perspective.
• Collaborating with Forecast Modelers and Analysts to develop insights and KPI reporting tools.
• Ensuring alignment of demand plans with strategic and financial goals through cross-functional input.
• Representing the demand function within the IBP process and escalating concerns when needed.
• Monitoring SKU performance and recommending rationalization opportunities.
• Driving improvements in forecast accuracy and process efficiency through data-driven recommendations.
• Supporting demand planning education and training sessions across the organization.
• Staying current with industry best practices in forecasting and integrating those into planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in demand forecasting, supply chain planning, sales operations, or finance.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and advanced spreadsheet functions (Excel).
• Experience with ERP and demand planning tools (e.g., Oracle Demantra, Demand Solutions, SteelWedge).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, IBF CPF, or equivalent.
• Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Background in new product introductions, supplier performance, or analytics platforms.
• Experience with BI tools or statistical software.
• NO C2C CANDIDATES

Interested Candidates please apply on our website at .

For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website: .

JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.

**JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company

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