Global Demand Planning Leader

Emerson•Boulder, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Global Demand Planning Leader to establish and manage the global demand plan for manufacturing sites and their related supply chains to enhance customer delivery. This role is crucial for championing the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning) Process. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end global demand planning process, ensuring a consistent methodology, cadence, and toolset across all regions. They will act as the primary liaison between global demand planning and world area-based demand planning teams, collaborating with Sales & Marketing to understand demand influencers. This role involves managing outlier projects, utilizing Econometric Modelling, and exploring AI/machine learning for forecast improvement. The leader will analyze and communicate demand changes, present scenarios, monitor KPIs, and share best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in analytical discipline, business, Supply Chain or related field
Minimum seven years' experience in a Demand Planning/Forecasting or related field
Advanced understanding of demand planning and supply chain fundamentals
Legal authorization to work in the United States
You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities.
You think globally and excel at viewing issues on a worldwide basis.
You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.

Nice To Haves

IBF, APICS or other forecast/Supply Chain certification preferred
Experience with Oracle Suite preferred
MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end global demand planning process, establishing a consistent methodology, cadence, and toolset across all regions
Serve as the primary liaison between global demand planning and the world area-based demand planning team, ensuring two-way alignment on forecasts and assumptions in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to understand Marketing driven initiatives, new production introductions, pricing changes, promotions and events that influence customer demands
Manage outlier projects demand as a separate demand stream and drive for perfect execution
Using Econometric Modelling output to properly size world area demand
Actively identify and champion opportunities to apply AI, machine learning, and advanced statistical forecasting to improve forecast accuracy and reduce manual effort
Work across a matrix structure with functional team that creates a global demand plan that well utilize and balance our global manufacturing footprint and properly signal the related supply chain
Analyze and communicate month-to-month changes, consider and present “what-if” scenarios
Present demand plan and its supporting factors at SIOP reviews and other forum as required
Closely monitor and analyze forecast accuracy, Demand Planning and Supply Chain KEY Performance Indicators to identify gaps and initiate corrections to ensure timely resolution
Best practice sharing and learning with other Emerson business group/unit