Demand Planner

Description

Job Summary: Develop and maintain short- and long-term demand forecasts, collaborating with cross-functional teams and coordinating raw material requirements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Developing and maintaining SKU- and style-level demand forecasts. 2. Collaborating with Sales, Product Development, and Production teams. 3. Coordinating raw material requirements and supporting scheduling. Description and details of responsibilities * Develop and maintain short\- and long\-term demand forecasts at the SKU and style level using sales trends, seasonality, and customer orders. * Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Production teams to align forecast with market demand and factory capabilities. * Generate weekly and monthly planning reports to support capacity planning and line balancing across sewing, cutting, and embellishment areas. * Coordinate raw material requirements with Procurement to ensure timely availability of fabrics, trims, and labels. * Monitor and adjust forecasts in real\-time based on changes in customer orders or market signals. * Support production scheduling by translating demand plans into cut ticket releases and WIP (work\-in\-progress) tracking. * Maintain planning data in ERP or MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Excel, or other tools). * Analyze forecast accuracy and lead time performance to drive continuous improvement in OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery rates. * Assist in evaluating vendor capacity and identifying bottlenecks across internal and external manufacturing partners. Experience and Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field. * 3\+ years of experience in demand planning, preferably in apparel or consumer goods manufacturing. * Knowledge of cut\-and\-sew operations, Bill of Materials (BOM), and production routings. * Proficient in Excel, ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite experience preferred), and data visualization tools. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills; detail\-oriented and organized. * Ability to work cross\-functionally with sourcing, production, and sales teams. * Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. Benefits * Benefits according to Mexican Federal Labor Law (LFT) * Guaranteed profit sharing * On-site daycare * Transportation * On-site medical services **Number of vacancies** 1 **Department** Planning **Employment type** Permanent **Work modality** On-site **Shift** Day shift **Working hours** Full-time **Schedule*** Full-time **Education** Bachelor's degree **English** Spoken: Advanced, Written: Advanced **Willingness to travel** No