Demand Planner

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Ewing, NJ, USA
Hybrid
93K-132K Annually
Senior level
Appliances • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and improve 18-month demand forecasts by brand and UPC to support sales, service, inventory, and supply planning. Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain through the S&OP process; evaluate promotions, launches, discontinuations, customer needs, and market trends. Lead planning meetings, monitor forecast accuracy, identify variance root causes, communicate risks, and develop scenario plans for demand shifts and supply constraints.
Summary Generated by Built In

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.


We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.


Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Demand Planner to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and improving demand forecasts that support sales, service, inventory, and supply planning goals.

 About the Role

This Demand Planner will partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Sales Strategy, and Marketing through the S&OP process to evaluate customer, market, and business inputs and improve forecast accuracy.

 Work Environment 

Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Ewing, NJ, and requires in- person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays. 


Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities 
  • Refresh and publish rolling 18-month weekly and monthly forecasts by brand and UPC.
  • Partner with Sales, Sales Strategy, Marketing, and Supply Planning to align forecasts with customer needs, promotions, new item launches, discontinuations, and market trends.
  • Lead Pre-S&OP and S&OP meetings, ensuring risks, assumptions, decisions, and follow-up actions are clearly documented.
  • Track and interpret forecast accuracy metrics, identify root causes of variance, and drive continuous improvement actions.
  • Use planning systems and reporting tools to identify forecast errors, trends, risks, and corrective actions.
  • Communicate demand changes, supply risks, and special requests to Supply Chain Planning in a timely manner.
  • Develop scenario plans for demand shifts, supply constraints, promotions, and new item launches.
  • Translate customer, channel, promotional, and market insights into clear forecast assumptions.
 Skills and Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of demand planning or forecast analysis experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience with demand planning, ERP, reporting, and data visualization tools preferred, such as Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP/APO, Power BI, Excel, or similar systems.
 Compensation and Benefits 

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $92.500– $131,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus. 


As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.   


The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 


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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of demand planning or forecast analysis experience
  • Experience with demand planning, ERP, reporting, and data visualization tools such as Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP/APO, Power BI, Excel, or similar systems

Church & Dwight Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Church & Dwight and has not been reviewed or approved by Church & Dwight.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) match alongside profit sharing, forming a robust savings package with clear vesting parameters. This structure meaningfully enhances long‑term total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple plan choices, including a zero‑deductible option, with company‑funded HSA support and access to mental‑health resources. These features contribute to comprehensive health protection.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses and performance incentives are common components, adding meaningful value to total compensation. This consistency reinforces pay beyond base salary.

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The Company
HQ: Ewing, New Jersey
5,075 Employees
Year Founded: 1846

What We Do

Church & Dwight is a world leader in household and personal care products. Our brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste™, OxiClean™, Trojan™, XTRA™, Nair™, First Response™, Spinbrush™, Orajel™, Vitafusion™, Li’l Critters™, Water Pik®, Zicam®, TheraBreath® and HERO. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500. At Church & Dwight, we power people’s every day by providing quality, affordable consumer products. This is a place where ambition meets impact. We take pride in owning our areas of expertise. Our team of high aptitude people innovate and focus on new ways of doing things. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. We live by our pillars – they ground us in a shared sense of purpose and guide major decisions about the business and our people. And we believe that we all have something to contribute and something to gain from working together. Bring your determination: We’ll give you the space to own your success and do work you didn’t know was possible. Bring your team spirit: We’ll offer you an open-minded and low-ego environment. Bring your courage: We’ll help you make a tangible impact on the business

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