**Demand Planning & Procurement Specialist** **Location:** Fairhaven, MA (Hybrid: Tuesday–Thursday in office) **Pay Rate:** $31.25 per hour **Schedule:** Tuesday – Thursday onsite; remaining days remote **Role Summary** Manpower is hiring for our client, **Acushnet Company, a** leader in the golf industry and home to iconic brands such as Titleist and FootJoy is seeking a **Demand Planning & Procurement Specialist** to join its team in Fairhaven, MA. This role supports timely and cost-effective supply of materials through accurate demand planning and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments to align procurement strategies with demand plans. **Core Responsibilities** + Assist in demand planning and procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials + Monitor inventory levels and identify risks + Support purchase order tracking and follow-up + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Sales) to align procurement strategies with demand plans **Preferred Skills** + **Advanced Excel proficiency (must-have):** + Complex formulas (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF statements) + PivotTables and PivotCharts for dynamic reporting + Data validation, conditional formatting, and scenario analysis + Ability to automate repetitive tasks + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail + Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment + Effective communication skills to present data-driven insights clearly to stakeholders + Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or similar) + Familiarity with supply chain planning tools and demand forecasting methodologies **Education & Experience (Preferred)** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 3+ years of experience in demand planning, procurement, or supply chain management + Proven track record of using Excel as a primary tool for analysis and reporting + Experience in temporary or project-based assignments is a plus **Additional Requirements** + Ability to work independently with direction + Strong collaboration skills to coordinate across departments and external suppliers + Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines + Commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement in planning processes **If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity with Acushnet Company. We look forward to speaking with you!** **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.