We are seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead statistical demand forecasting and integrated business planning processes across a complex portfolio of products. This role is the engine of our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and serves as the critical link between commercial intelligence and supply chain execution.
The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative skills, a deep understanding of demand variability drivers, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners in sales, marketing, and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve statistical demand forecasts across a portfolio of SKUs using advanced planning tools
• Facilitate monthly S&OP and demand review meetings, aligning commercial and supply chain teams on a consensus forecast
• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify root causes of variance, and implement corrective actions to improve planning performance
• Incorporate market intelligence, promotional plans, new product launches, and customer insights into the demand plan
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to capture qualitative demand signals and translate them into quantitative forecast adjustments
• Generate demand planning reports and KPI dashboards for leadership review
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting methodology, tools, and processes
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 5+ years of demand planning experience in a consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with advanced demand planning tools (Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, or equivalent)
• Strong statistical and analytical skills with the ability to build and validate forecasting models
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• APICS CPIM or IBF CPF/ACPF certification
• Experience leading S&OP process design or transformation initiatives
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for advanced demand analytics
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