Senior Demand Planner - Corporate
About The Position
This position is responsible for the creation of future demand forecasts through a combination of market analysis, statistical modeling projections, and collaboration with the entire Planning organization in support of S&OP. The role involves managing the rolling 27-month item-level demand forecast for complex and highly visible businesses within SAP IBP, reviewing and maintaining statistical algorithms, and ensuring forecast accuracy. The Senior Demand Planner will collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand impacts on the forecast, facilitate S&OP/Demand meetings, and execute daily analysis and reporting on demand performance. This role also acts as a Demand/S&OP process champion, influencing participants towards process adherence, adoption, and maturity, and demonstrates advanced IBP and reporting system understanding to support design decisions with the COE team.
Requirements
- BS or BA degree preferred
- 5 + years of relevant experience preferred
- Familiarity with varying statistical algorithms (Fourier/Multiple Linear Regression/etc.) and statistical modeling principles preferred
- Strong computer skills; 90% of computer time will be utilizing SAP IBP
- Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills are necessary
- Strong organization skills and ability to effectively multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is required
- Experience working with a large national manufacturer / distributor in key supply chain topics like Demand, Inventory, Distribution, and Production is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage the rolling 27 month item level Demand forecast for very complex and highly visible businesses within SAP IBP
- Review and maintain statistical algorithms within SAP IBP, adjusting historical patterns and future projections as needed
- Responsible for maintaining Forecast Accuracy results at the weekly-item level, monthly Bias results and supporting related fill rate and distress metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand all impacts to the forecast, including promotions, competitive activity, seasonality, retail consumption, customer behavior (pricing/distribution/etc.)
- Facilitate monthly S&OP/Demand meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners
- Execute daily analysis and reporting on Demand performance, providing critical intelligence on business history, trends, and future assumptions
- Act as Demand/S&OP process champion in cross-functional meetings; influencing participants towards process adherence, adoption, and maturity
- Leader among peers and cross functional partners
- Demonstrates advanced IBP and reporting system understanding and knowledge to support design decisions with the COE team
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
