Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst

Consumer products manufacturer has a need for a Demand Planning Analyst that can work in a fast paced environment. Organization has been in business for 82 years with $5 billion in sales. This position is located in the Chicago, IL corporate offices. Past placements describe the organization as fast paced, family organization that offers an excellent work-life balance. This role will be 100% in person.

The department is expanding and they need a talented supply chain professional who can learn the demand planning function quickly.

• Ensure successful customer promotion execution through effective planning and leverage of key customer event input.
• Develop and execute changes to the demand plan based on changes in demand, promotions and market trends.
• Facilitate execution of new product launches, promotions and service challenges. Prepare, report, and communicate forecast performance to all stakeholders
• Act as the primary liaison with the Supply Chain team and where necessary Category team.
• Assemble and analyze data pertinent to creating the forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions and inventory levels), and provide insight and recommendations to improve process internally and externally.
• Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure cross-functional alignment and meet customer fill rate objectives.
• Track monthly forecast error results versus established targets and identifies and report on the root cause.

Responsible for baseline forecasts in a high SKU count and predominantly private label portfolio. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or related and or 7+ years of manufacturing planning experience is required
• 2+ years of demand planning, capacity planning, production planning, supply planning or closely related experience required
• Must have manufacturing experience – open to any industry, CPG / food is preferred
• Must be highly independent and results oriented, with knowledge of corporate processes in quality and manufacturing to maximize department resource return on investment.
• Ability to make effective and presentations as needed
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and strong project planning skills
• Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP and MS Office required.