Demand Planner
About The Position
Essity is looking for an experienced Demand Planner who will shape the demand plan by blending statistical forecasting with real-time market insights. You’ll lead local S&OP activities, guide new product forecast creation, and collaborate with both customers and global teams to ensure smooth operations—especially during ERP transitions and go-live support. The ideal candidate should live in the Philadelphia, PA area. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
Requirements
- College degree required
- 1+ years of experience in a Demand Planning position ideally in CPG
- Experience with SAP ECC and/or S4
- Solid demand planning expertise
- Analytical and IT skills with ERP and Demand Planning systems
- Team Collaboration, Time Management, Adaptability , Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement mindset
- Adaptability - Flexibility in response to changing priorities.
- Good communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Blue Yonder is a preferred
Responsibilities
- Analyze historical demand and filter out outliers, identify the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm
- Enrich the base statistical forecast with accurate and timely market intelligence data
- Execution of local S&OP process and facilitation of monthly Demand Review Meetings
- Acts as the local interface to the central demand planning hub and works within the framework of the global demand planning processes
- Generate the new product forecast using the historical substitution and like modelling / scenario planning techniques agreed with Marketing and Category Management
- Understand the impact of the customer buying pattern
- Effectively communicate with and engage the Customer on operational issues
- Drives central hyper-care support immediately after ERP go live
Benefits
- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
