Manager Demand Planning│Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Management Level:

P5

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for creating future demand forecasts through a combination of market analysis, statistical modeling, and cross-functional collaboration across the Planning organization in support of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the rolling 27-month, item-level demand forecast for complex and highly visible businesses within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Review, maintain, and adjust statistical forecasting algorithms within SAP IBP, refining historical patterns and future projections as needed
• Own forecast accuracy at the weekly item level and monthly bias results, while supporting related fill rate and distress metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand all forecast drivers, including promotions, competitive activity, seasonality, retail consumption, and customer behavior (pricing, distribution, etc.)
• Facilitate monthly S&OP and Demand Review meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders
• Perform daily analysis and reporting on demand performance, providing insights into historical trends, forecast assumptions, and future outlook
• Serve as a Demand Planning and S&OP process champion, influencing cross-functional partners toward process adherence, adoption, and continuous maturity
• Act as a leader among peers and cross-functional partners, demonstrating strong influence and collaboration
• Leverage advanced SAP IBP and reporting system knowledge to support design decisions in partnership with the Center of Excellence (COE) team

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) preferred

Experience: Five (5) or more years of relevant experience

Technical & Analytical Skills: Familiarity with statistical algorithms (e.g., Fourier, Multiple Linear Regression) and statistical modeling principles preferred.

Strong computer skills; approximately 90% of time spent using SAP IBP.

Communication & Organizational Skills: Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Industry Experience: Experience working with a large national manufacturer or distributor in key supply chain functions such as Demand Planning, Inventory, Distribution, and Production is strongly preferred

Travel: 1–5 domestic trips per year

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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