What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at Aston Carter?
About The Role
ONSITE in West Nyack, NY
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to join our growing Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and improving demand forecasts that support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to create accurate demand plans and drive alignment throughout the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys analyzing data, influencing business decisions, and taking ownership of forecast performance in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Required Education
The successful candidate is:
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Nyack, NY.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $33.65/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
ONSITE in West Nyack, NY
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to join our growing Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and improving demand forecasts that support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to create accurate demand plans and drive alignment throughout the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys analyzing data, influencing business decisions, and taking ownership of forecast performance in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand forecasts using historical trends, statistical analysis, and business intelligence.
- Consolidate commercial inputs into a comprehensive demand plan that supports revenue objectives and operational planning.
- Identify forecast risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions to improve forecast accuracy.
- Monitor market trends, customer demand patterns, and business drivers to support planning decisions.
- Partner with Supply Chain teams to ensure demand plans are translated into effective inventory, production, and supply strategies.
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to validate assumptions and build consensus forecasts.
- Participate in S&OP meetings by presenting demand trends, forecast performance, and key business insights.
- Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter resource for demand planning activities within your assigned portfolio.
- Utilize SAP demand planning solutions and related planning tools to manage forecasting activities.
- Analyze multiple demand scenarios and provide recommendations that support business decision-making.
- Maintain data integrity and master data accuracy within planning systems.
- Develop and distribute reporting, dashboards, and KPI metrics related to forecast performance.
- Perform root-cause analyses of forecast variances and implement corrective actions where needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness and business performance.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, inventory planning, or a similar analytical role.
- Experience working with SAP planning solutions (IBP, APO, ERP, or comparable systems).
- Experience participating in S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or related planning processes.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in a multi-site, global, or cross-functional environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
The successful candidate is:
- Data-driven and highly analytical.
- Comfortable challenging assumptions and recommending improvements.
- Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments.
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Nyack, NY.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $33.65/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in West Nyack,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $24 - $34