Sr Demand Planner

What you will doThe Sr Demand Planner will be responsible for developing accurate and data-driven demand forecasts to support business planning and inventory management. This role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Category Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive forecast accuracy across multiple customer channels including Retail, Wholesale, and OEM. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in forecasting tools, and a deep understanding of demand planning processes to deliver high-quality insights and reporting that support business  addition, the Sr Demand Planner will play a key role in managing and optimizing demand planning systems and software.

This includes maintaining data integrity and working with IT and data teams to enhance tool capabilities and automation.
** How you will do it
*** Prepare a reliable 36-month unit forecast for assigned customers and channels using historical data, customer input, market trends, and statistical modeling.
* Support in key planning processes including demand reviews, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Sales & Operations Execution (SOE), and other ad hoc reporting or analysis requests.
* Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and forecast attainment by monitoring performance metrics, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
* Lead the monthly demand review meetings, presenting forecasts, key assumptions, changes, and actionable insights for decision-making.
* Maintain the demand planning system by ensuring accurate master data, managing history loads, adjusting for new or discontinued products, and coordinating with supply points and sales regions.
* Generate and maintain statistical forecasts, adjusting model parameters to improve accuracy and reflect business realities.
* Provide actionable reporting on forecast accuracy, variance analysis vs financial plans, and changes from previous cycles.
* Collaborate with Sales to incorporate judgmental forecasts, account-level intelligence, and upcoming promotions or shifts in customer behavior.
* Monitor and analyze customer POS, inventory levels, and order trends to refine forecast inputs and support inventory planning.
* Support the planning process by providing ad hoc analysis and reports to supply planning, finance, and commercial teams.
* Continuously refine and optimize demand forecasting methodologies, tools, and models to align with evolving business needs.
* Evaluate and recommend forecast accuracy targets for different sales channels and product segments.
* Maintain and improve forecast tools and models for both mature products and new launches.

To succeed in this role, the Sr Demand Planner must demonstrate a strong blend of business acumen, analytical capability, and cross-functional collaboration skills:
* ** Business Acumen:
** Deep understanding of how various functions—such as sales, supply chain, finance, and operations—interconnect to drive business performance.
* ** Adaptability:
** Able to respond effectively to changing market conditions, shifting customer demand, and evolving business priorities.
* ** Resilience Under Pressure:
** Maintains focus, quality, and efficiency when managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* ** Analytical and Project Management

Skills:

** Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage demand planning initiatives from end to end while interpreting complex data to drive decision-making.
* ** Communication:
** Clear, concise communicator with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* ** Collaboration**:
Builds strong working relationships across teams and functions, promoting alignment and shared ownership of forecasting outcomes.
* ** Change Orientation:
** Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and is skilled at supporting adoption of new tools, methodologies, and ways of working.
** What we look for
**** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, or Statistics. An advanced degree is a plus.
* 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related supply chain planning function, preferably within the automotive, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries.
* Hands-on experience with demand planning software, preferably O9 Solutions; familiarity with other platforms like Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or Logility is also valued.
* Strong proficiency in ERP systems and business intelligence tools, with the ability to extract, analyze, and visualize large datasets.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience using data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
* Hands-on experience with demand planning software, preferably O9 Solutions; familiarity with other platforms like Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or Logility is also valued.
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