Demand Planner

Consulting

Hybrid up to 4 Days Onsite

Full time

Torrance California United States

Consulting

On Demand Talent

City

Torrance

Country

United States

State/Province

California

About This Role

Our client is looking for a candidate who will manage inventory health, support forecast development, and the monthly S&OP cycle. This person will monitor demand signals, analyze data, and help translate analysis into actionable supply recommendations. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Production. This role is ideal for a curious, data-driven planners who want mentorship and exposure across the end-to-end planning process.

Duration: 4 months

Rate: $45 - $50/hr. W2

What You Will Work On

• Forecasting and analytics:

• Monitor forecast accuracy: perform root-cause analysis to drive corrective actions.

• Maintain planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, MOQs)

• Maintain forecasting template: Ensure new SKUs and price list are updated on time, and data is accurate.

• S&OP support:

• Provide inventory purchase recommendations based on sales forecast

• Prepare callouts for cross-functional discussion and alignment (forecast changes, assumptions, risks, and opportunities)

• Track monthly sales performance against budget.

• Maintain horizontal plan to review inventory need for IBP activities, promotions, launches, and product transitions.

• Inventory and service:

• Track inventory health: Months on supply (On Hand, In Transit, On Order), in-stock rate, excess & obsolete, and COGS trend.

• Identify excess and out-of-stock risks and recommend de-risking actions (sunset recommendations and re-prioritizing orders)

What You Will Bring

• 1-3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or business analytics.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, basic modeling) and exposure to BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Comfortable with data cleaning and interpreting trends and basic statistics familiarity.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Available to start the day early as needed. This role has frequent meetings with EU and NY teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

What You Can Expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It's time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.

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