Demand Planning Analyst Job ID 2023-01547

Conair•Stamford, CT

1d•$75 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for developing accurate forecasts that align demand and supply across the business. This role builds and maintains forecasting models by integrating insights from Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure the organization can effectively meet customer and product needs. As a central partner to the commercial organization, the Demand Planning Analyst leads monthly demand reviews to drive consensus, highlight risks and opportunities, and support informed business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline required.
2+ years of experience in a supply chain or business analyst role.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Solid understanding of core Supply Chain concepts and processes.
Ability to interpret, evaluate, and synthesize complex datasets to support strategic decisions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling insights to varied stakeholders.
Highly self-driven, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple time horizons and product/customer levels to support both operational and strategic planning.
Analyze historical sales trends, evaluate statistical forecast outputs, and identify key demand drivers to improve forecast accuracy.
Build, refine, and enhance statistical forecasting models by incorporating business intelligence and changing market conditions.
Act as the primary integration point for Sales, Marketing, and Finance to gather inputs and validate forecast assumptions.
Lead monthly demand review meetings with top customers and internal commercial teams, challenging assumptions and building consensus demand plans.
Present insights during divisional leadership demand reviews and finalize the consensus forecast.
Investigate significant forecast variances and adjust models based on updated insights and market research.
Utilize and maintain the IBP Demand Planning system as the core forecasting platform, ensuring accurate data and model integrity.
Provide demand signals and insights to Supply Planning to support inventory strategies for existing products, new launches, and product discontinuations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance standards, and company policies.
Identify opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy and drive process improvements across the demand planning workflow.
Support cross functional initiatives, system enhancements, and organizational projects that contribute to broader company objectives.