Our client is seeking a HYBRID Demand Planner for a direct-hire, full-time role in Edison, NJ. • 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home • Salary: $75K-85K DOE Position Description • Analyzes sales history, customer inventory levels, POS data, promotional activity, seasonality, new product introductions, and product transitions to create accurate demand forecasts. • 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. Requirements: • 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. • 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. • Local to Edison, NJ. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Office products or Consumer goods industry experience is a plus. ??????? Benefits: • Hybrid working schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home • Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance • Paid holidays • Health, dental, and vision plans • Life insurance, STD, LTD, and AD&D • 401(k) match • Profit sharing • Weekly pay cycle • Collaborative, team-first culture • Professional development Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $75,000.00 - $85,000.00