Demand Planning Analyst

Role Summary

The Demand Planning Analyst provides  analytical and operational support to theDemand

Planning team by developing baseline forecasts, analyzingdemandtrends, maintaining planning data, and preparing reports and insights that support the monthlydemandconsensus process. Working closely with the Senior Demand Planners , this role enables the team to focus on strategic forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and ownership of the overalldemandplan.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys turning data into actionable insights that improve forecast accuracy and business decision-making.

• Develop and maintain baseline statistical forecasts using historical sales, seasonality, anddemandtrends.
• Analyze forecast performance, identify root causes of forecast variances, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare monthlydemandplanning reports including forecast tracking, as well as KPI metrics including forecast accuracy and bias.
• Support the monthly
  
  Demand
  
  Consensus process by preparing data, analyses, and presentation materials.
• Maintain forecast master data, planning parameters, and data integrity within SAP.
• Help perform customer, product, and marketdemandanalyses to identify emerging trends and business risks.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, and product discontinuations from ademandplanning perspective.
• Develop and automate reporting using Excel, Power BI, and other emerging AI-enabled analytical tools.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure planning data is accurate and complete.
• Recommend process improvements that increase forecasting efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Provide ad hoc analyses and decision support for Senior Demand Planners  and leadership.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or related field.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience indemandplanning, supply chain, forecasting, business analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced to Expert Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP IBP, or similar planning systems.
• Experience using Power BI.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and SIOP processes.

Success Measures

• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced forecast bias.
• Timely completion of monthly forecasting activities.
• High-quality analytical support for Senior Demand Planners .
• Increased automation and reporting efficiency.
• Accurate and reliable planning data.
• Identification ofdemandrisks and opportunities before they impact the business.