Senior Demand Planning

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1. Support the International S&OP Process

- Actively contribute to the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance on demand forecasts and supply plans.
- Partner with regional and global teams to balance demand requirements with supply chain capabilities and business priorities.
- Prepare and present demand and supply insights to aid decision making.

2. Demand Forecasting and Planning

- Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels (product, region, customer, channel) using statistical models, historical data, market trends, and commercial inputs.
- Monitor forecast performance and continuously refine assumptions to improve accuracy.
- Proactively identify and resolve demand-supply imbalances in collaboration with supply planners and supplier management teams.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with sales, marketing, finance, supply planning and customer supply chain teams to incorporate market intelligence, promotional plans, and strategic initiatives into the demand plan.
- Support new product launches, transitions, and end-of-life planning by aligning demand forecasts with inventory and production strategies.
- Serve as the demand planning subject matter expert for assigned categories.

4. Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting tools, analytics, and planning methodologies.
- Drive automation and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and data integrity.
- Promote best practices and foster a culture of data-driven planning.

5. Analytics and Decision Support

- Analyze demand data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, improve forecast accuracy, and optimize inventory levels.
- Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to inform data-driven decision-making.

6. Supplier and Inventory Collaboration

- Collaborate with supply planning and supplier management teams to ensure demand forecasts align with production schedules and capacity constraints.
- Contribute demand insights during supplier reviews and planning discussions to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance.

Requirements

Naturally curious, fostering creative problem-solving and critical thinking.; Bachelor’s degree or higher in an analytical discipline such as Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.; 5+ years of proven experience in planning or a related role.; Proficiency in ERP and MRP planning systems.; Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and interpretation.; Ability to effectively communicate Supply Chain insights to non-Supply Chain stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.; Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Domo, Qlik) is preferred.; Advanced proficiency in Excel.; Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong ownership mindset to understand the business and drive opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings.