Job description
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to develop monthly and annual Demand Plans
- Analyze demand data to identify trends that impact future forecast values and collaborate with Global Operations and Business Units to agree on the monthly Consensus Demand Plan.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of the various business unit & customer demand patterns, providing business intelligence to the historical demand and forward forecasts
- Participate in product life cycle planning with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to determine unit demand during new product introductions, product maturity and end-of-life periods.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in forecasting, planning, and execution of the Demand Plan.
- Collaborate with Business Units on a continuous basis, resulting in formal outputs through the monthly Demand Planning meetings.
- Present Demand Planning results in the Demand Planning and Pre-Sales and Operations Planning (PSOP) meeting.
- Identify and communicate major forecasts risks/opportunities, including gaps to financial plans and developing trends
- Report Demand Planning measurements to the Sales and Operations Planning Committee (SOPC).
- Provide analysis & insight to the KPIs, meeting agreed targets and developing action plans to address gaps
- Conduct in-depth review with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure proper adjustments have been made to reflect future market trends and launch activities.
- Provide data to be used in the Supply Planning process.
- Communicate and document results to Operations and Finance for corporate planning.
- Support Operations and Finance with additional information as needed.
- Talking, Listening, Reading, Computer typing, Driving, Lifting at least 20 lbs., and Traveling
- 3-5 years in an analysis support role working with various functional teams in a matrix organization.
- BS/BA in a business or math related discipline
- Knowledge of forecasting methods and statistical procedures.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands.
- Proficient in database software applications: forecasting software (e.g. Kinaxis Rapid Response)
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; training/presentation experience desired.
- Must have experience working across multiple layers of the organization including Director level, remote business users, manufacturing personnel, customer service, and marketing/sales management.
Job Req ID: 31268
Job Segment: Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Pre-Sales, Supply Planner, Business Intelligence, Operations, Sales, Technology