Analyst, Demand Planning

Pernod Ricard • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Where Conviviality is at work. Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! The salary range for this role, based in New York , is $78,480.00 to $98,100.00. The range may vary if the role outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position. Position Summary The Demand Planning Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Demand Planning organization by maintaining core forecasting processes and ensuring data accuracy, system integrity, and operational excellence across planning platforms. This role underpins the monthly forecasting cycle and enables timely, reliable decision-making across the business. The Analyst is responsible for executing and maintaining key system processes while providing analytical support that strengthens forecast quality, improves responsiveness to innovation, and supports evolving route-to-market complexity.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, Business Analysis, or Financial Planning.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and align stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Experience with statistical forecasting tools and business intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Oracle BI, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with ERP systems (JDE or similar) is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), preferably within wine & spirits or a similar sales-driven industry.
• Understanding of promotional planning and marketing calendar alignment with demand forecasts.
• Knowledge of depletion data and customer planning cycles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast & Process Execution: Support RTD (Ready-to-Drink) demand planning support activities.
• Execute recurring monthly planning processes within tight cadence timelines.
• Reconcile closed-month actuals across Anaplan and Essbase to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• System & Master Data Management: Maintain master data in Anaplan, including: New product setup Discontinued item management Allocation and supply constraint updates Ensure accurate system configuration to enable reliable statistical forecasting and planning outputs.
• Central Forecasting Support: Execute mass overrides for innovation items and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain forecasting integrity across innovation pipelines.
• Support risk and opportunity adjustments as needed.
• Analytics & Decision Support: Provide high-level forecasting analysis to support planning decisions.
• Identify data inconsistencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support ad hoc management requests and business reviews.
• Agility & Business Support: Support evolving route-to-market requirements.
• Provide backup demand planning coverage for markets as needed.
• Enable organizational flexibility by stepping into broader demand planning responsibilities when required

Benefits

• We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
• We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed