Job Summary:
The role of the demand planner is to develop a holistic demand forecast for assigned markets or product lines, including new products, regular line and phase out. This role will drive the creation and management of the true customer/consumer demand signals by which the organization aligns supply chain and company resources. This is a critical role in the beginning of a S&OP process, as revenue and supply plans leverage this information.
About the Role:
Skills & Experience:
Education: Bachelor/University Degree in Supply Chain or Statistics/Finance related preferred.
Experience: 2+ years
Additional Skills & Abilities:
1. Must have analytical and mathematical skills to be able to analyze large amounts of data in a timely manner. Proficiency with statistical modeling, or economic and sales forecasting techniques and applications.
2. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills in order to interface with other functional areas in the company and international markets.
3. Strong PC skills with in-depth knowledge of MS Office tools, specifically MS Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
4. Must be able to think innovatively to help solve routine forecasting-related problems and make suggestions for improvement.
5. Experience using Tableau and developing queries preferred, but not required.
6. Must have a basic understanding of supply chain processes for domestic and international markets.