Sr. Demand Planning Specialist

• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proven ability to influence others
• Experience in demand planning and statistical forecasting techniques
• Experience implementing processes and systems to improve organizational efficiency
• Strong analytical aptitude with ability to analyze/interpret data and build quantitative models of business problems
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and time-management skills, and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Creative thinking with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Approximate pay range: $90,000 to $100,000 (may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location)
• Performance-based incentives and competitive total rewards package, including 401k match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits
• Incentives and benefits may vary depending on position

• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of the Demand Plan for the business unit
• Implement performance standards and operating procedures affecting the demand planning function; maintain demand forecasts and related tools/reports
• Serve as Champion of the Sales and Operations Planning process, assessing Forecast Enrichment and Dynamic Forecast Alignment meetings, facilitating interaction between Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
• Create and maintain accurate Master Data in planning systems, reflecting product lifecycle and minimizing errors
• Generate and maintain the Demand Plan at decision-making levels, considering recent events
• Track key Demand Planning performance metrics and targets
• Improve Demand Plan Accuracy and reduce forecast bias via root cause analysis and learning logs
• Leverage all planning system functionalities for exception-based management
• Implement process and tool improvements to deliver efficiencies and time savings
• Use statistical models to generate accurate base demand forecasts, collaborating with analysts to refine models
• Participate in cross-functional planning activities and ensure preparation and follow-up for Monthly Business Planning meetings
• Recommend baseline forecasts and defend changes to the Consensus Demand Plan
• Capture, prioritize, and analyze forecast assumptions (e.g., marketing events, product launches, customer/competitor info)
• Analyze actual sales vs forecasts to identify deviations and take corrective actions
• Present outcomes to leadership and obtain stakeholder buy-in
• Ensure the latest Demand Plan is available to internal business partners
• Conduct meetings with Sales to review performance, upcoming contracts, and projections
• Validate monthly projections with Sales and Business Operations
• Participate in functional meetings to share experiences and best practices
• Train and cascade knowledge of demand planning best practices to other planners and cross-functional teams.

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