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.
Develop and maintain demand forecasts using out-of-the-box demand planning tools and internal business intelligence.
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.
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.
Proficiency with demand planning tools and forecasting software (e.g., IFS Demand Planner, SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar).
ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
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.
Mobility and dexterity to move around office settings including accessing file cabinets or storage and navigating to different workstations.
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.
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.
Develop and maintain demand forecasts using out-of-the-box demand planning tools and internal business intelligence.
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.
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.
Proficiency with demand planning tools and forecasting software (e.g., IFS Demand Planner, SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar).
ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
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.
Mobility and dexterity to move around office settings including accessing file cabinets or storage and navigating to different workstations.
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.