Demand Planning Analyst

Graphic Packaging Careers•Sandy Springs, GA

1d•$73,100 - $97,400

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Requirements

Functional knowledge focus and primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training.
Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
General application of concepts and principles.
Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
Frequent internal company and external contacts.
Represents organization on specific projects

Responsibilities

Develops, integrates and provides account or brand-specific forecasts for internal sales and operations planning which includes: replenishment data, point-of sale data, sales promotion information, marketing plans, manufacturing capacity, and new distribution/product deletions.
Assists in the improvement of demand forecasting accuracy for internal and external customers including determining the appropriate algorithm for statistical forecasts.
Maintains and manages product history, accurate forecasting, and promotional demand.
Analyzes internal demand stream information and categorizes according to demand patterns.
Aligns sales/marketing intelligence for each operating unit for use in forecast systems, working with sales organization(s), national sales accounts, marketing, research and development, and related forecasting and planning groups.
May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.