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The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and customer service objectives. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Procurement to ensure accurate demand projections and optimal inventory levels across a diverse portfolio of dental products.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate business trends, customer insights, and historical data into actionable forecasts that support business growth while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and customer service objectives. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Procurement to ensure accurate demand projections and optimal inventory levels across a diverse portfolio of dental products.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate business trends, customer insights, and historical data into actionable forecasts that support business growth while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Statistics, or a related field required.
3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain, or related analytical roles.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in medical device, dental, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience with ERP and forecasting systems required.
Forecast Accuracy (%)
Forecast Bias
Inventory Turns
Customer Service Level / Fill Rate
Inventory Days on Hand
Stockout Reduction
Excess and Obsolete Inventory Reduction
S&OP Participation and Effectiveness
Primarily office-based environment with regular interaction with manufacturing operations.
May require occasional travel between company locations or distribution centers.
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
At our company, we manufacture high-quality dental instruments and products that help clinicians deliver exceptional patient care worldwide. As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time, supporting operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth while partnering with teams across the organization.
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Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
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