Demand Planner | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $63,000 - $96,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in demand planner? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Wayland seeking experienced Demand Planners.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Wayland seeking Demand Planners who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain statistical forecast models for assigned product lines, utilizing historical data and market intelligence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product management to gather insights and refine demand forecasts.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, promotional activities, and other demand drivers to adjust and improve forecast accuracy.
• Participate actively in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to present demand plans and align with supply chain capabilities.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy and bias, identifying root causes for variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage demand planning for new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring timely and accurate initial forecasts.
• Utilize demand planning software and ERP systems to generate, manage, and publish consensus forecasts.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning or forecasting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills for data interpretation and forecast accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain principles, and inventory management.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, O9).
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python) for forecasting model development.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Demand Planner, Forecasting Analyst, Supply Chain Planner, Inventory Planner, Demand Forecasting Specialist, S&OP Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Materials Planner, Production Planner

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.