Demand Planner

LaSalle Network
Naperville, IL
LaSalle Network is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our client’s team in Naperville, IL. The Demand Planner will play a key role in forecasting demand, optimizing inventory levels and ensuring seamless alignment between supply and demand. This position requires close collaboration with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to drive data-driven decision-making and meet customer expectations efficiently.

Demand Planner Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, market trends and promotional plans
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather input on upcoming product launches, campaigns and events impacting demand
  • Adjust forecasts regularly to account for changing business conditions or unforeseen factors
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs
  • Identify and address demand-supply imbalances, working with supply chain and production teams to resolve issues
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, production and finance, to align forecasts with operational plans and budgets
  • Act as a point of contact for resolving issues related to stockouts, overages or delivery delays
  • Analyze and report on forecast accuracy, sales trends and inventory performance
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in demand planning and inventory management
  • Utilize demand planning software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
Demand Planner Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or a similar role. Internships considered
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets
  • Proficient in demand planning software and tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra) and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Adaptable and proactive in responding to changing business needs
  • Strong business acumen and a results-driven mindset
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring optimal inventory levels and contributing to efficient operations. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to have you on our team!

Thank you,

Grace Pope
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
Posted 2025-07-31

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