SAP Plan to Forecast Lead, SCM

Everpure•Santa Clara, CA

8h•$153,000 - $191,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the SAP Plan-to-Forecast Lead, you will serve as the functional business owner driving Everpure’s global demand forecasting and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) capabilities. This individual-contributor role bridges market intelligence, commercial strategies, and operational execution on the Everpure Platform. You will determine optimal forecasting methods and evaluate complex, variable demand factors across global business units, aligning Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Planning teams around a consensus demand plan. The role is based primarily in Everpure’s Santa Clara, California office, in accordance with company policies. The position may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. The annual base salary range is $153,000–$191,000.

Requirements

Extensive functional experience owning end-to-end demand forecasting processes and S&OP cycles using SAP IBP Demand Planning or SAP APO DP.
Proficiency with the SAP IBP Excel Add-in and Fiori planning views.
Deep knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and demand segmentation strategies, including ABC/XYZ classification.
Knowledge of downstream integration of demand planning into supply planning and finance.
Proven ability to evaluate variable business factors and facilitate alignment across commercial and operational teams.
Ability to communicate complex forecast assumptions to executive leadership while maintaining strong working relationships.
Demonstrated success resolving complex planning challenges, establishing forecasting standards, and driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy metrics.

Responsibilities

Determine methods, processes, and execution criteria for the monthly S&OP demand review cycle.
Facilitate unconstrained demand plan preparation, consolidation of commercial inputs, and executive consensus reviews.
Define and optimize the statistical forecasting framework within SAP IBP Demand Planning, including statistical model selection, forecast error measurement standards, and exception-based review strategies.
Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to incorporate new product introductions, promotional events, phase-outs, and revenue targets into baseline demand forecasts.
Own the business definition and integrity of demand planning master data within SAP IBP.
Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast misses to improve plan attainment and reduce demand variability.
Collaborate with IT and SAP IBP technical teams to define business requirements for system configurations, planning operators, data integrations, and ongoing process enhancements.