Temp Demand Planner (Sales and Ops)

Demand Planner (S&OP) – Contract Industry: Chemical Manufacturing (Food & Beverage focus) Location: Remote (Team based in NYC/NJ) Duration: 3-month contract (Medical Leave Coverage) Pay Rate: $38–$48/hour Hours: 9am-5pm EST We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support North America Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for a chemical manufacturing organization serving the Food & Beverage market. This role will own demand forecasting activities, partner closely with Sales and Operations, and ensure alignment between demand and supply plans. Key Responsibilities: • Lead monthly S&OP demand planning for assigned products/customers • Own and maintain demand forecasts in planning and ERP systems (ForecastPro, Colibri, SAP) • Analyze trends, seasonality, variances, and pipeline activity to improve forecast accuracy • Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to align forecasts with customer behavior and orders • Identify risks and opportunities related to capacity, inventory, and service levels • Prepare forecast accuracy reports, KPIs, and support supply chain initiatives Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of demand planning or supply chain planning experience • 3+ years of S&OP experience • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs; macros a plus) • Experience with forecasting tools (ForecastPro, Colibri, or similar) • SAP or ERP experience required • FMCG, flavor, chemical, or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred Apply TODAY! #ZINGNJ #ZINGZIP Apply tot his job Apply To this Job