Demand Planner

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a current opening for a Demand Planner and are actively reviewing applications. This role combines analytical rigor with cross functional collaboration, ensuring the organization has the data visibility needed to manage inventory, understand performance trends, and proactively identify risks and opportunities. Key to this role will be enhancing forecasting accuracy, improving reporting efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations Planning, Engineering or related fields
1-3 years’ experience with fast moving consumer goods or equivalent
1-3 years’ experience in Demand Planning or forecasting role
Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Understanding of statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods
Experience with SAP APO & ECC or similar applications
Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills
Ability to Multi-Task/Good co-ordination and facilitation skills
Demonstrated capability in problem-solving and establishing priorities.
Ability to identify and define issues, lead root cause analysis, and develop and manage corrective action plans
Ability to work effectively with others

Responsibilities

Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
Utilize a collaborative consensus approach by working with sales, marketing, trade marketing and finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate assumptions are used for demand forecasts.
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, use statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
Track Forecast KPI’s including bias, accuracy and forecast value add. Use these KPI’s to drive improvements.
Consolidate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all reporting tools.
Update internal files monthly for the use of the Supply Chain teams.
Build and enhance reporting templates to support monthly S&OP, executive reviews, and scenario planning.
Improve data visualization and storytelling to help stakeholders quickly understand risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
Align on changes to the statistical baseline forecast changes and enrichments with the Demand Planning Hub.
Review sales plans, Budget Updates or Latest Estimates and demand drivers.
Achieve consensus for operative plan by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel.
Provide input to volume planning (Latest Estimates / annual process).
Maintain master data and forecasts in demand planning system and software.
Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process.