Demand Planner (Supply Chain)

Location: Duncan, SC 29334, USA; hybrid in-office schedule for qualifying employees.

Company

hirify.global manufactures fiber optic cables, connectivity products, and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for major telecommunications customers. The company has approximately 12,000 associates worldwide and generates more than $5B in revenue.

What you will do

• Lead the demand planning process within the S&OP framework and coordinate the monthly Demand Review for the 24-month rolling forecast.
• Develop and maintain statistical forecasting models for all product lines in dollars and units.
• Manage the demand funnel, Salesforce data accuracy, forecast reporting, and demand planning metrics.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, Customer Operations, and Global Planning on promotions, market intelligence, risks, and forecast alignment.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identify demand-volatility risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Improve planning processes and systems while mentoring and developing Demand Analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in demand planning or related roles within manufacturing organizations, including at least 5 years in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience building and leading a high-performance demand team and developing team members.
• Strong record of improving forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Advanced statistical forecasting skills using software such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, S&OP, inventory optimization, ERP systems, and demand-planning integrations.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and its integration with demand-planning processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and VBA; proficiency with Tableau or Power BI.
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, influencing, leadership, and team-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• MBA.
• CPIM, APICS, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience with SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, JDA, or other leading demand-planning software.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time-off policy.
• 401(k) company match up to 4% dollar for dollar.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.
• Normal office and manufacturing-facility environment; occasional travel may be required, less than 15%.