Buyers Products Company
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven
Demand Analyst
to join our team. This role is critical in helping forecast customer demand using industry-standard demand planning tools. The Demand Analyst will collaborate closely with Sales, National Accounts, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams to generate accurate demand forecasts, analyze forecast-to-actual variances, and provide actionable insights to drive better decision-making across the organization.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Primary Job Duties: Develop and maintain demand forecasts using out-of-the-box demand planning tools and internal business intelligence. Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Finance teams to understand market trends, promotions, product lifecycle changes, and other demand drivers. Conduct regular forecast accuracy reviews and analyze forecast vs. actual performance to identify gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities. Lead discussions with commercial and operational teams to validate forecasts and understand business assumptions. Prepare and present forecast insights and variance analyses to key stakeholders. Monitor and report on demand planning KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, fill rate). Support the implementation and continuous improvement of demand planning processes and systems. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities related to forecast changes. Contribute to SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) meetings with meaningful data and commentary. Other duties as assigned within the Supply Chain function.
Qualifications:
Proficiency with demand planning tools and forecasting software (e.g., IFS Demand Planner, SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively across departments. Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills — able to build trust, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment with Sales, Product Management, and other stakeholders. Familiarity with SIOP processes and cross-functional collaboration best practices.
Education Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Mobility and dexterity to move around office settings including accessing file cabinets or storage and navigating to different workstations. Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time and engage in some repetitive motion. Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
About Buyers Products Company Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg® snowplows, SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, or to apply to this position, please visit www.buyersproducts.com.
Demand Analyst
to join our team. This role is critical in helping forecast customer demand using industry-standard demand planning tools. The Demand Analyst will collaborate closely with Sales, National Accounts, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams to generate accurate demand forecasts, analyze forecast-to-actual variances, and provide actionable insights to drive better decision-making across the organization.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Primary Job Duties: Develop and maintain demand forecasts using out-of-the-box demand planning tools and internal business intelligence. Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Finance teams to understand market trends, promotions, product lifecycle changes, and other demand drivers. Conduct regular forecast accuracy reviews and analyze forecast vs. actual performance to identify gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities. Lead discussions with commercial and operational teams to validate forecasts and understand business assumptions. Prepare and present forecast insights and variance analyses to key stakeholders. Monitor and report on demand planning KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, fill rate). Support the implementation and continuous improvement of demand planning processes and systems. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities related to forecast changes. Contribute to SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) meetings with meaningful data and commentary. Other duties as assigned within the Supply Chain function.
Qualifications:
Proficiency with demand planning tools and forecasting software (e.g., IFS Demand Planner, SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively across departments. Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills — able to build trust, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment with Sales, Product Management, and other stakeholders. Familiarity with SIOP processes and cross-functional collaboration best practices.
Education Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Mobility and dexterity to move around office settings including accessing file cabinets or storage and navigating to different workstations. Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time and engage in some repetitive motion. Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
About Buyers Products Company Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg® snowplows, SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, or to apply to this position, please visit www.buyersproducts.com.