We’re partnering with a growing food manufacturing company in Schaumburg, IL that is looking to add a new Demand Planner to its supply chain team. The team is looking for someone who can take ownership of the forecast, identify potential issues before they reach Supply Planning and confidently partner with cross-functional stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using Blue Yonder
- Analyze historical sales data, trends and seasonality using statistical forecasting methods
- Monitor forecasts against actual sales and adjust based on changing business needs
- Proactively identify demand and supply risks before they impact the Supply Planning team
- Partner closely with the Demand Planning Manager and cross-functional business teams
- Build and maintain Excel reports to track forecast accuracy and support decision-making
- Use PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and macros to analyze and communicate demand trends
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of planning experience
- 2+ years in demand planning or forecasting experience within food, CPG, manufacturing or a related environment
- Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder
- Strong understanding of statistical forecasting, trends and seasonality
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and macros
- Ability to work independently and take initiative without waiting for direction
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Other Key Details:
- Hybrid schedule in Schaumburg, IL (3 days per week)
- $90K – $100K compensation
- LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
- Direct visibility and partnership with the Demand Planning Manager
This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, curious and willing to dig into the data rather than simply maintain an existing forecast.
Apply today to this Demand Planner role to learn more!
Thank you,
Sarah Carpenter
Supply Chain Recruiter
LaSalle Network
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