Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
- Review and articulate historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare forecast data and monthly demand review.
- Understand when statistical models can be leveraged or human intervention required.
- Ability to develop new item forecasts.
- Interact with sales, supply chain, and product management teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative approach to ensure current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Lead the monthly regional Demand Reviews and attend other required S&OP meetings.
- Develop, maintain, and evaluate metrics, dashboards, reports, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure accuracy and optimal results
- Extract and integrate data from multiple sources using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, and IBP.
- Utilize Business Intelligence tools for ad hoc analysis and reporting.
- Analyze data to provide detailed analysis supporting decision-making initiatives.
- Ability to capture assumptions used and articulate impacts on demand plan.
- Research, implement, and drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes through collaboration with local SCM and Global DP and IBP Lead.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Demand Planning, Supply Chain OR equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Professional experience as an Analyst in Sales, Business, or Operations analysis in manufacturing or distribution.
- Proficient in SAP/IBP, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite system software.
- Strong skills in forecasting methodologies.
- Strong Communication: Ability to engage and deliver presentations to stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Business Analytics and Reporting principles.
- Strong analytical capability and demonstrated ability to collect date, research, and identify problems.
- Strong logic skills with common sense approach and good judgment.
- Ability to utilize data through chart/graphs to tell the story and align key stakeholders from lower levels to C suite
- APICS Certification is a plus
For further questions about the position, please contact: [email protected]
