Demand Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Administers demand planning processes by collecting and analyzing data from sales, marketing and historical trends to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Analyzes somewhat complex sales and inventory data, identifying patterns and trends to inform demand planning decisions.
• Applies knowledge of market dynamics to adjust forecasts, considering factors such as promotions, seasonality and economic conditions.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing and supply chain, to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Effectively leads monthly SIOP meeting.
• Completes regular reports and presentations on demand planning metrics, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Conducts routine meetings with stakeholders to review demand forecasts, address discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Configures and maintains demand planning software systems, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.
• Controls data integrity by regularly auditing demand planning inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Captures and analyzes data from sales, marketing and historical trends to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Sales, Operations and Procurement to support integrated business planning and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates somewhat complex demand planning activities, balancing the needs of various departments and stakeholders to optimize inventory levels.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in demand planning role.
• Prior experience effectively leading monthly SIOP meeting strongly preferred.
• Prefer 5 plus years experience.