Demand Planner
A leading building materials distribution company is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across multiple product lines and customers. This role is critical to optimizing inventory, maximizing customer service, and supporting operational excellence in a dynamic environment. If you have experience in demand planning and driving forecasting accuracy, we'd love to connect.
Responsibilities:
Forecasting & Strategic Alignment
- Develop accurate, data-driven forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and historical trends.
- Integrate customer demand drivers, sales programs, and promotional plans into the forecast.
- Lead the consensus forecasting process with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to deliver a unified operational forecast.
- Participate in monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align demand plans with business goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Finance to ensure demand plans align with inventory and supply strategies.
- Monitor product lifecycle changes, including new product introductions and end-of-life planning.
- Identify potential supply risks and recommend corrective actions.
Process Improvement
- Maintain and enhance demand planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP/IBP, Blue Yonder, DemandWorks).
- Prepare and publish regular forecast accuracy and performance reports.
- Analyze forecast errors and implement corrective measures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in forecasting and statistical methods.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.
- Familiarity with planning systems such as SAP/IBP, Blue Yonder/JDA, or DemandWorks.
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