Now Hiring - Zing Professional Recruiting - Temp Demand Planner (Sales and Ops) in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Full description of the position

Demand Planner (S &OP) - Contract Industry: Chemical Manufacturing (Food & Beverage focus) Location: Remote (Team based in NYC/NJ) Duration: 3-month contract (Maternity 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

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• 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

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• 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