Demand Analyst
Old World Industries, Northbrook, IL, United States
Position Summary
This role is responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts, analyzing historical sales trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions. The Demand Planning Analyst will partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between demand plans and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to communicate insights effectively across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track demand planning and overall supply chain performance
Execute demand planning activities, including loading, validating, and maintaining forecast data aligned with KPI targets
Support forecasting processes by analyzing demand trends and validating forecast updates for accuracy
Build, run and maintain KPI reports and dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and other analytics tools
Identify, investigate, and report forecast variances, demand exceptions, and data discrepancies
Conduct exception analysis related to demand shifts, forecast accuracy, and new product introductions
Support inventory analysis and strategy for finished goods and raw materials
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
Run and manage core KPIs, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
Analyze product lifecycle trends to support transitions, phase‑ins/outs, and portfolio optimization
Evaluate inventory levels and contribute to strategies for both finished goods and raw materials
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align on demand signals and planning assumptions
Generate actionable insights through data analysis and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders
Prepare and present clear, concise reports and recommendations to leadership to support decision‑making
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
2-4 years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data modeling and analysis
Experience with Power BI, AI‑driven forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms preferred
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner cross‑functionally across all levels of the organization
This Opportunity Offers a Competitive Benefits Package Including
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
Company‑matching 401(k) plan
Company‑paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
Company‑paid identity theft insurance
Company‑paid disability
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Company‑paid employee assistance program
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance
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This role is responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts, analyzing historical sales trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions. The Demand Planning Analyst will partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between demand plans and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to communicate insights effectively across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track demand planning and overall supply chain performance
Execute demand planning activities, including loading, validating, and maintaining forecast data aligned with KPI targets
Support forecasting processes by analyzing demand trends and validating forecast updates for accuracy
Build, run and maintain KPI reports and dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and other analytics tools
Identify, investigate, and report forecast variances, demand exceptions, and data discrepancies
Conduct exception analysis related to demand shifts, forecast accuracy, and new product introductions
Support inventory analysis and strategy for finished goods and raw materials
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
Run and manage core KPIs, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
Analyze product lifecycle trends to support transitions, phase‑ins/outs, and portfolio optimization
Evaluate inventory levels and contribute to strategies for both finished goods and raw materials
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align on demand signals and planning assumptions
Generate actionable insights through data analysis and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders
Prepare and present clear, concise reports and recommendations to leadership to support decision‑making
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
2-4 years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data modeling and analysis
Experience with Power BI, AI‑driven forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms preferred
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner cross‑functionally across all levels of the organization
This Opportunity Offers a Competitive Benefits Package Including
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
Company‑matching 401(k) plan
Company‑paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
Company‑paid identity theft insurance
Company‑paid disability
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Company‑paid employee assistance program
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance
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