Senior Demand Planner

Arista Networks

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About The Position

Arista Networks is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to join their Demand Planning team. This role involves owning the demand signal for multiple product groups, maintaining a 24-month rolling plan, and collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysis, maintenance, and commitment of an accurate forecast, utilizing statistical methods and market intelligence to inform supply chain partners. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to define demand segmentation strategies, and a proactive approach to managing inventory and forecast accuracy.

Requirements

• Prior Demand Planning experience in a related industry
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to become a subject matter expert and use that knowledge to build new processes and tools
• Thrive in a flexible and results-driven environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer proficiency
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with SAP/IBP modules and/or Oracle is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the demand signal for multiple product groups; responsible for analysis, maintenance, and commitment of an accurate rolling 24-month plan
• Maintain the unconstrained demand plan utilizing statistical forecast methods and market intelligence, informing supply to guide manufacturing partners and internal teams on build priorities
• Define behaviors of product groupings (demand segmentation strategy) seasonal, trend, cyclical, random
• Provide analysis and suggestions for optimization of constrained component supply
• Challenge, assess, and maintain justifications for increases and decreases in forecast.
• Actively communicate forecast changes and trends to supply chain partners
• Analyze global purchasing trends and direct finished good materials to the correct global fulfillment sites
• Work to reduce excess inventory and disposition excess and obsolete stock
• Provide regular updates to senior management on inventory levels, risks to meeting demand and suggested buffer levels
• Analyze how changes in forecast will affect buffer component levels and inventory dollars
• Determine and report against forecast accuracy Key Performance Indicators
• Provide leadership and guidance to develop new tools and processes to scale the business

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed