Senior Specialist, Demand Planning

• Demand Pattern Segmentation & Statistical Modeling:
  Lead SKU segmentation across MTS Baseline, Spot, and MTO demand patterns before applying any statistical methodology.
• Consensus Forecast Leadership:
  Own and facilitate the S&OP Demand Review across all business units.
• Forecast Deviation Analysis & RCCA:
  Lead structured Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) reviews on forecast threshold misses.
• Forecast Accuracy & KPI Ownership:
  Own MAPE, wMAPE, and directional bias KPIs by SKU, business unit, product format, and planning horizon.
• Continuous Improvement & Tool Development:
  Continuously evaluate and improve demand planning processes, methodologies, and supporting tools.
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
  Translate planning methodology into business language to align sales, finance, and operations without direct authority.

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Operations, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, or Business (required)
• Certificates in APICS CSCP/CPIM, Six Sigma or Lean Management (preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain and demand planning experience (required)
• Demonstrated ability working with large data sets with Excel, Access, etc. (required)
• Experience in ERP systems, such as SAP (required)
• Experience in continuous flow or process manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Demonstrated history of continuous improvement and planning tool development (preferred)

Expertise in demand planning and statistical modeling, with a strong focus on SKU segmentation, forecast accuracy, and continuous improvement. Proficient in translating complex planning methodologies into actionable insights for cross-functional teams.

• Demand Pattern Segmentation
• Statistical Modeling
• S&OP Demand Review Leadership
• Forecast Accuracy Ownership
• ERP Systems Experience

• Statistical Methodology
• Forecast Deviation Analysis
• Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
• KPI Management
• Data Analysis with Excel
• Data Analysis with Access
• Continuous Improvement
• Planning Tool Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Demand Planning

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication

• APICS CSCP
• APICS CPIM
• Six Sigma
• Lean Management

• Supply Chain
• Operations
• Process Manufacturing
• Continuous Flow

• ERP Systems
• SAP