Senior Demand Planner

We are seeking a Sr. Demand Planner to join one of our telecommunication clients here in Charlotte, NC. Our client is looking for a detail-oriented professional to manage demand planning and forecasting for our dynamic supply chain team. This would be a 3-month contract with an intent to convert to full-time.

Supply Chain Demand Planner

Duration: 3 months

Hourly Rate: 40-45/HR

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 Remote. (For the initial training it will be 5 days a week onsite, for 2-3 weeks)

Must Have Requirements:

• 3 years in demand planning
• Inventory experience
• Inventory metrics and KPIs
• Analytical experience
• Experience validating decisions through reports
• Very strong Excel
• Ability to transform large data sets into usable information
• Pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups, visual basics
• Very organized, attention to detail, communication skills

Plusses

• Retail planning experience, mobile preferably
• Our planners are filling needs for 600 stores
• SAP Business Objects

Summary:

This role focuses on managing inventory analytics for Apple products and accessories across a large retail footprint. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills for handling large datasets, experience in retail (preferably mobile), and a solid understanding of retail planning. Responsibilities include overseeing 300–400 SKUs, ensuring product availability across 600 stores, and collaborating with teams from warehouse operations to executive leadership. The role also involves creating visually compelling presentations and communicating inventory insights effectively. Creativity and conceptual thinking are key to success in this position.

Day to Day Responsibilities/project specifics: This Supply Chain Management position will sit on a new team within Supply Chain at this client. This Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for the analyzing and building corporate demand plans. This person will essentially forecasting the demand plans, which leads to establishing the purchasing budget and inventory management. This person will act as a portfolio owner for a large retail client. They will be key POC for this retail client as well as all internal partners. The group is putting together very complex analysis, year over year including other KPIs that may not be aware of. Seeking someone that can think conceptually, not necessarily black and white. This person will be in communication from warehousing with GVPs – so communication on all levels is important. This role also includes ability to articulate supply needs internally and to the vendor partner. This person will be doing a lot of deck and PowerPoint presentations for leadership – should be able to show and present.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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