Senior Demand Planner │ Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Senior Demand Planner creates future demand forecasts using market analysis, statistical modeling, and collaboration across the Planning organization. The role manages a rolling 27-month, item-level demand forecast for an assigned business using Manugistics and SAP IBP, and maintains statistical algorithms and forecast performance measures. The planner partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions to account for factors that affect demand, facilitates monthly Demand meetings, and provides daily analysis and reporting on performance, trends, and future assumptions. The position also champions the Demand S&OP process by encouraging adherence, adoption, and maturity. The role is based in Springdale, Arkansas, and involves 1–5 domestic trips per year.

Requirements

Strong computer skills; approximately 90% of the work will use Manugistics Advanced Planning System (JDA) and SAP IBP.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

BS or BA degree preferred.
5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Familiarity with statistical algorithms, such as Fourier and Multiple Linear Regression, and statistical modeling principles preferred.
Experience with a large national manufacturer or distributor in key supply chain areas such as Demand, Inventory, Distribution, and Production strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the rolling 27-month, item-level demand forecast for an assigned business within Manugistics and SAP IBP.
Review and maintain statistical algorithms within Manugistics and SAP IBP, adjusting historical patterns and future projections as needed.
Maintain weekly item-level Forecast Accuracy results and support related fill-rate and distress metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand factors affecting the forecast, including merchandising, promotions, competitive activity, seasonality, retail consumption, customer behavior, pricing, and distribution.
Facilitate monthly Demand meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners.
Execute daily analysis and reporting on demand performance, providing intelligence on business history, trends, and future assumptions.
Champion the Demand S&OP process in cross-functional meetings, influencing participants toward process adherence, adoption, and maturity.