Demand Planner
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Offshore 24/7 helps manufacturing and industrial businesses build reliable offshore demand planning teams for forecasting, S&OP, and supply chain analytics — without the overhead and hiring delays of scaling locally.
From analyzing sales trends and improving forecast accuracy to collaborating with production and sales teams, our demand planners help balance inventory and drive data-driven supply chain decisions.
Trusted by Growing Businesses Worldwide
Your production demands accurate forecasting
Essential Demand Planner Skills
Manufacturing businesses operate in environments where inaccurate forecasting, stockouts, and excess inventory can severely disrupt production and squeeze financial margins.
As supply chains grow in complexity, internal teams often become overloaded with data extraction, routine forecast modeling, and maintaining S&OP spreadsheets — leaving less time for strategic analysis and cross-functional alignment.
Offshore 24/7 provides experienced Demand Planners who possess the analytical competencies to integrate into your existing supply chain planning platforms, statistical models, and operational workflows.
Education & Training
- • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- • Strong written and verbal English communication.
- • Professional analytical reporting and forecasting skills.
- • Commitment to ongoing learning in demand planning, S&OP, and supply chain analytics.
Ideal Experience
- • 2 to 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning.
- • Experience developing demand forecasts and analyzing sales trends.
- • Familiarity with S&OP, inventory planning, forecasting models, and demand analytics.
- • Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial supply chain operations.
Core Technical Skills
- • Proficiency in demand forecasting, statistical analysis, and demand planning.
- • Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies, inventory planning, S&OP, and supply chain analytics.
- • Ability to analyze demand trends, improve forecast accuracy, and support inventory planning.
- • Effective collaboration with Sales, Supply Planning, Production, Procurement, and Operations teams.
Key Tools & Platforms
- • Supply Chain Planning: SAP IBP, Oracle SCM Cloud, Kinaxis RapidResponse
- • Reporting & Analytics: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau
- • Communication: Microsoft Teams, Outlook
Performance Metrics
- • Business Outcome: Accurate demand forecasts supporting efficient production and inventory planning.
- • Operational KPIs: Forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory availability, service levels, and demand plan adherence.
- • Operational Excellence: Reliable forecasting, balanced inventory, proactive demand planning, and data-driven supply chain decisions.
Our demand planners work directly inside your enterprise planning systems, ERP environments, and reporting dashboards — operating as a seamless extension of your internal S&OP team, dedicated to driving supply chain visibility.
Tools & Differentiators
Process-driven. Data-aligned. Ready to optimize inventory.
Manufacturing-Specific Vetting
Every candidate is rigorously assessed on forecasting models, S&OP cycles, statistical analysis, and inventory planning methodologies before shortlisting.
SCM & Analytics Experience
Candidates bring hands-on experience inside major platforms like SAP IBP, Oracle SCM Cloud, Kinaxis RapidResponse, and advanced BI tools.
Workflow & S&OP Alignment
Your offshore demand planners align tightly with your internal Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) schedules and inventory control policies.
Reliable Cross-Functional Communication
Balancing supply and demand requires consensus. Staff are selected for their professional fluency to collaborate effectively with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams.
Scale Planning Operations
Handle complex product portfolios, seasonal volatility, and global distribution plans seamlessly without expanding local administrative overhead.
Secure & Confidential Operations
Sales data and production schedules are highly sensitive. All staff operate under strict NDAs, operational compliance protocols, and secure networks.
Engagement Process
From brief to planning support in days
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Your Brief
Tell us about your forecasting cycles, SCM software stack, S&OP requirements, and the specific analytics support you need.
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Receive Shortlist
We shortlist 2–3 pre-vetted candidates matched to your specific planning platforms, industry domain, and organizational culture within 48 hours.
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Interview & Assess
Meet candidates, evaluate their technical analytics expertise, forecasting knowledge, communication style, and background, then select the best match.
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Onboard & Go Live
We handle contracts, payroll, HR, and hardware setup so your new demand planner can integrate into your S&OP process and begin modeling immediately.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring Offshore Demand Planners
How fast can I hire an offshore demand planner?
Most clients receive a shortlist of pre-vetted supply chain candidates within 48 hours, with onboarding and system access setup often completed within the same week.
Are your candidates familiar with forecasting models and S&OP?
Yes. We specifically vet our candidates for their practical knowledge of statistical analysis, demand forecasting methodologies, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Will offshore staff work inside our existing tools like SAP IBP or Kinaxis?
Absolutely. Your offshore planners log directly into your existing enterprise resource and planning systems, such as SAP IBP, Oracle SCM Cloud, or Kinaxis RapidResponse.
Can they assist with sales trend analysis and inventory planning?
Yes. Demand planners can extract historical data, evaluate sales trends, clean baseline data, and adjust forecasting parameters to optimize inventory availability.
How do you protect sensitive sales and operational data?
All staff sign strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and operate under robust data security, access control, and network protocols to preserve confidentiality and data integrity.
What happens if the hire is not the right fit?
If there is a mismatch in technical planning expertise, analytical ability, or culture fit, we provide a no-fault replacement within 72 hours at no additional cost.
Transparent Pricing
All-inclusive rates. Planning support without hiring complexity.
One predictable monthly rate covers compensation, payroll, HR, equipment, account management, and operational support infrastructure. No recruitment fees. No hidden setup costs.
