CBIZ

Demand Planner

CBIZ  •  Kansas City, MO (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

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Essential Functions and Primary Duties

  • Take the lead on demand planning for key SKUs and customer channels across North America

  • Drive monthly forecast cycles by bringing together insights from Sales, Marketing, and Finance

  • Turn demand signals, actuals, and variances into clear recommendations and smart next steps

  • Partner with Supply and Inventory Planning teams to help ensure the right products are available at the right time

  • Track forecast accuracy KPIs and champion improvements that make planning sharper and more reliable

  • Keep a pulse on trends, promotions, seasonality, and new product launches to strengthen demand plans

  • Fuel the local S&OP process with data-led insights, accurate forecasting inputs, and clear business storytelling

  • Collaborate with commercial teams on customer and retailer planning that supports growth

  • Bring fresh ideas to improve planning tools, reporting, and ways of working

  • Create weekly and monthly forecasts and reporting packages that help the business make confident decisions

  • Decode market trends, POS data, consumption signals, and company sales history to build practical, insight-driven forecasts

  • Bring cross-functional partners together to align assumptions, surface opportunities, and drive accountability

  • Spot risks and opportunities early so Supply and Inventory Planning can respond with speed and confidence

  • Support system clean-up, master data accuracy, and planning optimization to keep the engine running smoothly

  • Become the go-to forecasting lead for select product categories or customer segments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field

  • 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in CPG or consumer healthcare

  • A strong analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and curiosity to dig into the “why” behind the numbers

  • Proficient in ERP and supply chain planning systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Clear communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across functions

  • Comfort working in a lean, hands-on environment where priorities can shift and smart problem-solving matters

  • Experience in sexual wellness, lifestyle or personal care categories

  • Familiarity with POS data analysis and retailer-specific forecasting

  • Understanding of S&OP or IBP processes

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach

Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this position.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others.

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

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About CBIZ

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. For more information, visit www.cbiz.com.

CBIZ works closely with CBIZ CPAs, a national, independent CPA firm. CBIZ CPAs specializes in attest services for middle market and growing businesses in a variety of industries, including technology and life sciences, construction, not-for-profit organizations, manufacturing, retail and distribution. For more information, visit www.cbizcpas.com.

CBIZ is a consulting, tax and financial services provider that works closely with CBIZ CPAs P.C., an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and other attest services.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Independence, Ohio
Year Founded
1996
Website
cbiz.com
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