Senior Planner Demand │ Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

4d•Onsite

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 at the weekly-item level. The Senior Planner will collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand forecast impacts, 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 adherence 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 and daily allocation alignment.
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