Senior Analyst, Demand Planning

Chipotle•Quincy, MA

5d•$85,000 - $122,500•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning, you will support Chipotle’s demand planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by developing forecasts, analyzing trends, maintaining planning tools and reports, and partnering cross-functionally to improve visibility to demand-related risks and opportunities. Reporting to the Manager, Demand Planning & S&OP, this role will help drive forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness across the business by supporting routine demand planning activities, promotional and Limited-time-offer (LTO) forecasting, scenario analysis, and S&OP reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, inventory planning, operations planning, analytics, or a related field.
Experience supporting cross-functional planning processes and working with large data sets to generate business insights.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting promotions, innovation, or limited program planning is preferred.
experience with Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Python or similar analytical and visualization tools preferred.
Experience with ERP or planning systems such as Oracle/Demantra, SAP, JDA, Logility, or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end demand planning process through forecast preparation, data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
Responsible for maintaining baseline demand forecasts and support forecast updates based on business trends, promotional plans, seasonality, and other key assumptions.
Responsible for the LTO and promotional demand planning activities through forecast development, scenario analysis, and ongoing performance tracking in partnership with the Manager, Demand Planning & S&OP and cross-functional stakeholders.
Prepare inputs and reporting for the S&OP process, including demand summaries, forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and key assumptions.
Analyze forecast performance and demand trends to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve forecast accuracy and planning outcomes.
Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and planning tools that improve visibility and support decision-making across the business.
Support sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling for new items, promotions, and LTOs to inform planning decisions.
Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and work instructions for demand planning and S&OP activities as needed.