The Customer Demand Analyst serves as the operational liaison between assigned customers and internal Printpack teams, responsible for translating customer demand into optimized production plans that balance inventory efficiency with service excellence.
This role manages complex account portfolios through advanced analytical capabilities, proactive forecasting, and effective cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
The position requires an entrepreneurial mindset to drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimize costs and enhance operational efficiency for both Printpack and customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning & Forecasting
- Analyze customer forecasts to proactively plan production schedules
- Incorporate demand changes and fluctuations into production planning
- Balance production resources to optimize efficiency and meet customer requirements
- Manage Trial System data and processes
Order & Inventory Management
- Process items, orders, and shipment releases accurately and timely, ensuring optimal product delivery through effective order management
- Monitor and manage inventory levels across assigned accounts
- Execute shipment releases to meet customer delivery expectations
Customer Relations & Communication
- Serve as primary point of contact for daily operational matters between customers and internal groups
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external customers
- Facilitate seamless information flow between customers and Printpack teams
- Resolve customer issues quickly and effectively
- Conduct customer visits to strengthen relationships and understand operational needs
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Develop and maintain inventory status reports for customers and internal stakeholders
- Create and manage order tracking systems and dashboards
- Generate trial reports to support customer and internal operations
- Perform advanced data analysis using Excel and enterprise systems
- Conduct forecast analysis to identify trends and potential issues
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Manage increased account responsibility and complexity across multiple customers
- Mentor and support team members in developing skills and capabilities
- Collaborate with production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless operations
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, OR equivalent experience
- Customer service, demand planning, or related analytical role preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Customer service or order management experience and demonstrated success in customer-facing roles and service delivery
- Strong data entry and computer proficiency with high accuracy and speed in system navigation and information processing
- ERP systems experience with the ability to learn and efficiently operate order management and inventory systems
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Excel for data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for professional customer interactions and internal stakeholder coordination
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to research customer issues, interpret data patterns, and develop effective solutions
- Attention to detail and accuracy for precise order entry, data management, and quality assurance in all customer-facing activities
- Multi-tasking and time management capabilities to handle multiple concurrent customers, orders, and priorities effectively
- Relationship building and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external customers
- Report development and data analysis experience with the ability to create customer-facing documentation and status reports
- Customer complaint resolution and service recovery skills, including investigation, root cause analysis, and follow-through capabilities
- Travel flexibility and availability for occasional customer visits, relationship development, and on-site support activities
Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Customer service or order management experience with demonstrated success in customer-facing service delivery
- Strong data entry and computer proficiency
- Experience with ERP systems or ability to learn and operate order management and inventory systems
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Multitasking and time-management capabilities
- Relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Report development and data analysis experience
- Customer complaint resolution and service recovery skills, including root-cause analysis and follow-through
- Travel flexibility for occasional customer visits and on-site support
What We Do
Printpack: Converting vision into value. Printpack develops innovative packaging solutions that deliver a distinct advantage at the shelf, strengthen brand identity in the minds of consumers, and help brand owners increase speed-to-market. Our vast portfolio of packaging solutions along with our technical and commercial expertise in materials science and barrier solutions gives brand owners peace of mind, enhances product protection and increases sales at the shelf. Every product has unique packaging needs and brands can improve customer retention by utilizing features that enrich and simplify the consumer experience. Printpack’s engineering team is skilled in the art of making packages that are easier to use – employing reclosable solutions, peelable materials, tear-optimized materials, and more. Our collaborative development and innovation process helps ensure a positive consumer experience throughout the entire usage cycle, promoting repeat purchases and supporting overall brand loyalty. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for our associates and their families. Some of our competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. Printpack is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture – it is vital to our success.








