Pacific Southwest Container, LLC · 1 day ago
Inventory and Demand Planning Analyst
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expPacific Southwest Container, LLC is a family-owned paper packaging manufacturer committed to growth and innovation. They are seeking an Inventory & Demand Planning Analyst to transform their inventory and demand planning functions, focusing on optimizing inventory levels and forecasting demand to support an effective Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
ManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and implement inventory strategies for paper roll stock and other materials (inks, pallets, etc.)
Define and maintain appropriate service levels, safety stock, reorder points, and inventory targets
Optimize stock levels across multiple plants to reduce obsolescence and bloated inventory
Analyze usage trends, lead times, and vendor variability to inform inventory decisions
Partner with procurement to assess supplier impact on inventory planning
Build a scalable, repeatable demand planning process, starting with basic forecasting and maturing toward more advanced models
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to develop rolling demand forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Analyze historical sales, customer data, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy
Facilitate cross-functional alignment between sales, operations, and supply chain to balance supply and demand
Prepare and present inventory and demand-related insights in SIOP meetings
Identify, recommend, and implement planning tools (e.g., Excel-based models, planning software, dashboards) appropriate for our scale and complexity
Develop KPIs and reporting mechanisms to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, fill rates, and stockouts
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain roles
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments; ideally in packaging, pulp & paper, or similar materials-heavy industries
Basic familiarity with ERP systems and inventory modules; experience selecting or implementing planning tools/software
Strong Excel skills; experience building or using planning models
Understanding of supply chain fundamentals: lead times, EOQ, safety stock, reorder points, etc
Preferred
Experience with paper roll stock or other bulky raw materials
Exposure to SIOP/IBP processes
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent a plus
Benefits
Eligible for a performance bonus.
Company
Pacific Southwest Container, LLC
Pacific Southwest Container is a packaging and containers company that offers corrugated boxes, folding cartons, and retail-ready packaging.
501-1000 employees
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