DEMAND PLANNER
About The Position
McCormick is seeking a Demand Planner to execute demand forecasting strategy for a low-volume and low complexity portfolio, managing over $500 million in annual sales revenue. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with statistical modeling, and excellent communication abilities to explain complex algorithms to cross-functional partners. The Demand Planner supports the monthly Pre-Commercial Review/Consensus process within the IBP framework by owning the baseline statistical forecast and aids in Product Life Cycle management through supply chain forecasting, error detection, and resolution. Accurate baseline forecasts and reduced forecast bias are crucial for delivering predictable financial results and meeting cost, service, and working capital goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
- 2-4 years of planning experience with a strong understanding of demand planning processes.
- Experience in (statistical) forecasting and knowledge of Demand Planning systems and complex algorithms.
- SAP, MS-Office tools, ERP packages and other relevant IT systems knowledge with focus on planning and forecasting.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Curiosity (experience diagnosing RCCA).
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to analyze complex and disparate data sources down to incorporate key insights.
- Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, Word, ERP (ex: SAP), ECC, APO, IBP and forecasting tools required.
Nice To Haves
- CPG Experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintains historical baseline data and trends, determines best-fit statistical models for each SKU, and cleanses historical data to remove anomalies where applicable.
- Tracks and maintains demand KPIs (Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias) to determine appropriate root cause corrective action next steps.
- Communication of downstream impacts of material plan changes (short-term).
- Forecast Value-Add (FVA) analysis and implementation
- Trouble shoots large, complex system problems with IT and GBS; develops forecast scenarios with assumptions.
- Support role in IBP and S&OE processes (Pre-PCR, PCR and PSRs)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- 401k
- health insurance
- paid time off
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
- McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
