What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at MSR Technology Group?
Location: Bay Shore, NY | 100% Onsite
Type: Long-Term Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support forecasting, inventory planning, and S&OP activities within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with demand forecasting, ERP planning systems, and S&OP, with SAP IBP/APO experience strongly preferred. This role is suited for a true Demand Planner rather than a general Supply Chain Analyst.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple product lines.
- Analyze historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and customer inputs.
- Execute demand planning activities within ERP systems and maintain accurate planning data.
- Participate in S&OP / Integrated Business Planning and develop consensus demand plans.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, and supply chain KPIs.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams to align demand and supply.
- Maintain planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
- Support NPI, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes and system usage.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5 years of Demand Planning / Supply Chain Planning experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
- Strong hands-on Demand Forecasting experience.
- Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, ECC, or S/4HANA; SAP IBP/APO strongly preferred.
- Experience with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning.
- Strong knowledge of Inventory Planning and Supply Chain Planning.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
- Understanding of Manufacturing and Distribution processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Key Skills
Demand Planning | Demand Forecasting | SAP IBP | SAP APO | S&OP | Supply Chain Planning | Inventory Management | ERP Systems | Advanced Excel | Manufacturing & Distribution
Contract-to-Hire
Initial 6–12 month contract with potential conversion to a permanent position based on performance, business needs, and available headcount.
Important: This is a 100% onsite position in Bay Shore, NY.