Demand Planner

American Chrome Company (ACC) is seeking a hands-on, analytically strong Demand Planner to help advance our demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP maturity. This role is ideal for a planner who enjoys working directly with data, influencing cross-functional partners, and driving measurable business impact. This is a great opportunity for candidates that are looking for:

• High-visibility role with direct impact on service, inventory, and operational performance
• Opportunity to help shape planning processes, tools, and systems
• Work with a collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement

This position is onsite, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule after the role is established.

• Analyze customer and statistical forecasts, evaluate accuracy, and determine best-fit forecasting approaches
• Develop and enhance quantitative forecasting models, including the use of AI-driven tools
• Facilitate collaboration with Sales, Customers, and Commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy and value-add insights
• Partner with Product and Commercial teams to align forecasts for NPI/NPD and product line expansions

• Integrate demand plans into supply planning and MRP systems
• Assist in supplier forecasting and identify material or capacity constraints
• Develop inventory strategies and safety stock recommendations to optimize service levels and inventory performance
• Partner closely with Purchasing and Operations to proactively address risks impacting on-time delivery

• Support and execute monthly S&OP processes, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive Review
• Identify constraints, develop countermeasures, and finalize constrained demand plans
• Assist in reconciling operational forecasts with financial plans
• Document decisions, risks, and action items to ensure follow-through

• Develop forecasting tools, templates, and reporting
• Play a key role in the deployment and maturation of MRP within ERP, including master data setup, testing, and Go-Live support
• Act as a functional SME, supporting procedures, work instructions, and training materials

• 5–7+ years of demand planning experience in manufacturing and/or distribution
• Strong analytical skills with comfort working directly with raw data
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Dynamics, or similar)
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and translate data into business decisions