Demand Planner

Standard Textile•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care. The Demand Planner will be responsible for managing the demand and supply of Custom Product Agreements (CPAs). Key focus areas will be improving inventory planning, optimizing stock status, and ensuring timely processing of CPA requests. As part of the broader forecasting team, the Demand Planner will contribute to company‑wide planning efforts and serve as a reliable backup to colleagues, providing support in Salesforce and Fusion when needed, and strengthening overall supply chain performance by delivering timely, accurate reporting and continuously reducing inventory risk. Success in this position looks like consistently enhancing forecast accuracy, reducing delays in CPA execution, and proactively collaborating with Sales and Operations to identify gaps, refine stocks, and minimize excess inventory. PM21 Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the fifth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams. Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Join us! We’re passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life. Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. Standard Textile supports a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and satisfactory background investigation. Candidates selected for employment in Ohio will also be subject to a nicotine screening included in pre-hire requirements. In order to pass the nicotine screening, you must be completely free of the use of any nicotine containing products. US Best Managed Companies Winners | Deloitte US Careers at Standard Textile 80 Years of Standard Textile Standard Textile Website Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabilities and Veterans. To support individuals protected under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, we offer reasonable accommodations. Applicants needing assistance with the job application process can reach out to us at recruiting@standardtextile.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (2-5 years experience)
Proficiency in spreadsheets (min. intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills)
Analytical thinking: Ability to identify trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Ownership Mentality: Takes full responsibility for maintaining accurate CPA data and driving process integrity.
Sense of Urgency: Acts quickly when there is changes in CPA issues
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy of CPA records, and inventory risk reporting.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly, builds strong partnerships and positively influences stakeholders to resolve issues.
Team Support: Acts as a reliable team player, providing backup and support to colleagues when needed.
Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in rapid‑change environments with shifting priorities.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Seeks opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and boost accuracy.