Demand Planner
What you'll do:
The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and reviewing statistical baseline forecasts to support both short-term and long-term demand planning. This role plays a key part in driving the execution of business processes and analytics to measure and enhance the performance of the demand planning function.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop analytics and visualizations to support short- and long-term demand reviews.
• Monitor and manage demand planning KPIs across various aggregation levels, including Forecast Accuracy, Bias, and Stability.
• Prepare and distribute summarized data at plant, demand stream, and network levels for weekly S&OE and monthly SIOP meetings.
• Prepare demand planning deck and actively participate in weekly S&OE meetings to align short-term demand with SIOP plans.
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• Analyze historical data to generate accurate forecasts and identify trends in fast- and slow-moving products.
• Perform weekly demand plan consumption analysis for at different aggregations, monitor same and share findings.
• Analyze, monitor and report out month over month demand plan variances and identify drivers of same.
• Update mid-cycle changes in Kinaxis to maintain forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to identify and drive process improvements.
• Present demand plan outputs in weekly and monthly review forums.
• Continuously study and apply S&OE and SIOP best practices, collaborating with global stakeholders to strengthen supply-demand alignment.
• Support the functional vision by working closely with cross-functional teams, Functional Managers, and Program Managers.
Qualifications:
Any graduate (Master's degree preferred)
5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain out of which a minimum of 5 years in SIOP/S&OP and Demand Planning.
Skills:
• Proficient skills level in MS Office: Advanced Excel and Power Point presentations.
• Proficient in planning tools like Kinaxis, Demantra, Forecast Pro, Demand Solutions.
• Proficient and good hands-on exposure on ERP (Preferred Oracle, SAP, Mfg. Pro)
• Proficient in one or two tools like Power BI/ Tableau, MS Access, SQL, R/ Python
Change management, ability to work in matrix organization, results oriented, process minded, customer orientated, strong communication skills.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)