Associate Demand & Inventory Planner
@ Direct Supply

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

In the Associate Demand & Inventory Planner position, you’ll play a key role in optimizing inventory levels and supporting supply efficiency through the SIOP process. You’ll assist internal and external distribution teams with data access, reporting, and analysis to ensure customer expectations are met. This role supports the development and alignment of demand and inventory strategies while contributing to the creation of tools and processes that drive operational excellence.

What You’ll Do and Impact:

• Create and maintain demand forecasting for select product categories with cross-functional team input.
• Monitor forecast accuracy metrics (category and location level).
• Coordinate and communicate significant customer demand changes.
• Establish inventory parameters using best practices.
• Recommend order replenishment quantities and coordinate PO placement for select product categories.
• Troubleshoot stock out and overstock risks.
• Assist with reporting needs, toolset innovation and process automation.
• Collaborate with Data Analytics, Data Science, and Engineering teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Provide internal customer support on inventory availability.
• Support strategic distribution and supplier relationships.
• Aid in process documentation for Demand & Inventory Management Team.
• Support advancement of Team projects including Distribution Network initiatives and software implementation efforts.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Operations.
• 2+ years of experience in an analytical role within business, sales, marketing, or supply chain functions.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with forecasting and inventory management practices.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in business environments.
• Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to 10%.

Additional Items of Interest:

• Familiarity with SQL and Python is preferred.

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available. Click here to learn more.

Direct Supply, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to diverse workforces.