Demand Planner III (Supply & Demand Planning)

Company: Russell Tobin (supporting a leading global technology company)
Location: Hybrid onsite in Austin , TX
Job Type: 6-Month W2 Contract Schedule:  40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $50-$52/hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading global technology organization to hire a Demand Planner III for a 6-month W2 contract. This role is ideal for a highly analytical and execution-oriented supply chain professional with experience in supply and demand planning, inventory allocation, forecasting, and cross-functional operations planning.

The Demand Planner III will help ensure optimal product availability across a global distribution network by balancing supply and demand, supporting operational and financial goals, and collaborating with stakeholders across planning, operations, finance, procurement, and distribution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply and demand plans that support quarterly operational and revenue objectives.

• Create and execute weekly allocation plans across multiple distribution channels and regional planning teams.

• Analyze backlog, open orders, inventory availability, and supply constraints to support customer commitments and fill rate targets.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Finance, Procurement, Regional Planning, and external partners to align supply planning and execution.

• Monitor key planning metrics, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend data-driven solutions.

• Support inventory optimization and supply execution across distribution centers and partner networks.

• Drive process improvements related to planning tools, reporting, workflows, and operational efficiency.

• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) planning activities and other strategic supply chain initiatives.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports using SAP, Excel, and other reporting tools.

• Independently manage routine planning activities while escalating complex issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, supply planning, operations, procurement, finance, consulting, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing supply and demand planning activities, inventory allocation, forecasting, and order fulfillment execution.

• Experience supporting quarterly planning cycles, revenue plans, order cycle time goals, and fill rate targets.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and drive actionable insights.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience working in a matrixed and global organization.

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and execute multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, reporting).

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools.

• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and operational readiness.

• Experience with business process improvement, workflow optimization, or supply chain transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with global distribution center operations and inventory execution across multiple regions.

• MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.

Why Join Through Russell Tobin?

Russell Tobin offers access to exciting opportunities with industry-leading organizations, competitive compensation, and dedicated recruiter support throughout your contract assignment.

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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