Senior Manager, Demand Forecasting

Sysco

1d•$97,400 - $146,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Demand Forecasting, leads and advises Sysco’s Demand Planning and Forecasting work, supporting a data-informed and data-driven organization. The role oversees the development, review, and implementation of customer demand forecasts used for inventory replenishment for an assigned segment. It works with internal and external partners to combine customer inputs and Financial/Sales forecasts with system forecasts, assess performance and outcomes, and advise stakeholders. The position also drives continuous improvement of demand forecasting processes and systems. The role explores and implements methods to improve forecast accuracy and forecast-management efficiency, including demand-pattern recognition, forecasting approaches for different patterns, and customer-event management. It establishes tools, processes, and communication channels to build forecast consensus from individual customers through consolidated financial and sales levels. The Senior Manager oversees Demand Planners and Senior Demand Planners, advises on forecast risks, leads solution development, and coaches and trains team members to deliver quality work while developing their skills and careers. The position provides forecasting outlooks and advises stakeholders on insights and major risks. The role is hybrid. The listed compensation range is $97,400 to $146,200, and the employee may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of demand planning or related experience; the posting also specifies 5+ years of relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, and/or supply chain planning.
At least 1 year of experience managing or leading people.
Strong knowledge of demand planning processes, statistical and forecasting methods, and supply chain management.
Strong mathematical, quantitative, and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate changes.
Proactive, innovative, and action-oriented approach to process and results improvement.
Ability to think conceptually, strategically, and creatively with little oversight or direction, and to demonstrate thought leadership.
Strong influencing skills and ability to lead and drive results with or without formal authority.
At least 3 years of experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Python/R.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience developing associates’ skillsets.
Experience working in a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Explore, pioneer, and test methods to improve forecast accuracy and forecast-management efficiency, including demand-pattern recognition, forecasting approaches for varying patterns, and customer-event management.
Develop tools, processes, and communication channels to establish forecast consensus from individual customer levels through consolidated financial and sales levels.
Oversee the performance of Demand Planners and Senior Demand Planners, ensuring effective system/statistical and consensus-based forecast planning.
Proactively advise on forecast risks and lead solution development with team members.
Train and coach Demand Planners and Senior Demand Planners to deliver work with high standards of quality and rigor, while supporting their career and skillset development.
Provide forecasting outlooks and advise stakeholders on insights and major risks.
Oversee the development, review, and implementation of accurate customer demand forecasts for inventory replenishment for the assigned segment.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to synthesize customer inputs and Financial/Sales forecasts with system forecasts, measure performance and outcomes, and advise stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement of demand forecasting processes and systems.