Integrated Business Planning; IBP) and Demand Forecasting Analyst

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Demand Forecasting Analyst

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Wolfspeed is looking for a Demand Forecasting Analyst to join our team. The Demand Forecasting Analyst will report to the Director, Demand Management and S&OP Transformation and will be responsible for leading all aspects of Demand Management, including consensus-based monthly demand forecasting process for assigned product lines, encompassing data gathering, analytics, forecasting, and reconciliation of variances. The Demand Forecasting Analyst will work closely with internal stakeholders to reconcile the demand plan with operational, financial, and inventory objectives.

They will also be responsible for driving and/or collaborating with other partners on buffer planning, inventory management, lead times and allocations for product lines they manage. This role is a critical bridge between business and operations.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Business Unit leaders, Finance, and the Distribution teams to develop and own all aspects of a consensus demand forecast
• Ownership for working with Sales Operations and Business Unit to prepare and present BU Demand in monthly BU Demand Meeting in support of S&OP cycle.
• Reconcile the operational plan with sales, business strategy, manufacturing, and financial objectives
• Proactively communicate significant changes in demand throughout the organization including key assumptions, risks and opportunities
• Develop strong relationships with Sales, Distribution management, Operations, Finance, Product Line Management, and Marketing to enable success
• Influence cross-functional team to promote optimal business decisions through data-driven insights and effective communication
• Operate as a strategic thought leader/change agent, working collaboratively with various functions on priority initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventories, and provide superior service to internal business partners and external customers
• Drive continuous improvements across the Demand Management organization utilizing industry best practices and innovative methodologies
• Manage Metrics to drive improvements:
  Forecasting accuracy, Forecast Attainment, Revenue attainment, Backlog disconnect reductions for BU and Buffer stock strategy,
• Support strategic planning initiatives including Annual Operations Plan, Long Range Plan and market share performance.
• Work with IT, Program team and team members on Continuous Improvement efforts in IBP and on the overall S&OP process for the organization.

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of Business analytics and Forecasting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and experience, with advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and…