Senior Demand Planning Consultant; Global Process & System Optimization

Senior Demand Planning Consultant (Global Process & System Optimization)

Senior Demand Planning Consultant (Global Process & System Optimization)

Senior Supply Chain Strategy and Development, Expert – Demand Planning

Job Duration: 8 months

Position is 100% remote, it doesn't matter where these candidates physically sit as long as they are in the set region listed.

Manager would like to see additional candidates that can speak Spanish
, but located in EMEA
.

Looking for candidates that are willing to flex core business hours as needed to help cover the duration of the project.

4-6 weeks may be hours supporting more of the APAC teams.

4-6 weeks may be more hours supporting LATAM teams.

4-6 weeks may be more hours supporting EMEA teams. (all overlapping time zones slightly)

• Drive system optimization:
  Serve as the subject matter expert and thought leadership on volume and trade modeling, ensuring alignment with business unit,
  supply chain
  , and customer requirements.
• Establish key performance indicators:
  Develop and communicate KPIs for modeling and related tools,
  driving improvements in demand forecasting accuracy.
• Optimize statistical forecasting models:
  Lead the implementation and enhancement of advanced predictive planning and trade promotion management systems in collaboration with vendors.
• Training and support:
  Conduct field support to validate system usage, provide master-level training, and continuously improve demand planning processes.
• Industry leadership:
  Stay ahead of market trends, new technologies, and best practices, leveraging insights to enhance demand planning capabilities.
• Cross-functional collaboration:
  
  Partner and challenge Sr. Leaders, demand planning teams, sales planning, field teams, and DTS to improve communication, drive process efficiencies, and strengthen alignment through data and influencing.
• Foster innovation:
  Identify and implement new strategies that enhance system performance and forecast accuracy.
• Build trusted relationships:
  Communicate effectively across all levels of leadership, ensuring clarity, transparency, and collaboration.
• Lead with collaboration:
  Be the glue connecting demand planning
  , sales, field teams, DTS, and external vendors to ensure smooth integration and enhanced forecasting
  .
• Turn data into strategy:
  Develop key performance indicators that transform raw numbers into actionable insights for smarter demand planning
  .
• Shape the future of forecasting
  :
  Work with vendors to implement and refine cutting-edge statistical forecasting models that drive predictive planning and trade promotion management
  .
• Empower teams globally:
  Train, support, and mentor demand planning professionals, ensuring they leverage tools and processes to their full potential.
• Champion innovation:
  Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying fresh strategies and technologies to improve system optimization and forecasting accuracy.
• Influence with impact:
  Communicate with clarity and confidence, ensuring senior leadership and stakeholders align with demand planning objectives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mathematics
  , economics, statistics, engineering, computer software, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of proven success in demand planning and demand sensing, with expertise in commercially available systems.
• or Master’s degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Technical Expertise:
  Implementing state-of-the-art technology, strong knowledge of statistical modeling
  , system optimization
  , and troubleshooting within demand planning platform
  s.
• Process Leadership:
  Experience deploying large-scale demand planning processes, state-of-the-art systems, or tools. High tolerance to ambiguity and ability to make progress when situations are in flux.
• Analytical & Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply complex mathematical and statistical techniques to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Cross-functional Influence:
  Expertise in marketplace analytics
  , customer issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement at all levels of the organization
  .
• Collaboration & Leadership: A knack for leading cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders
  , and driving collective success.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
• Influential Excellence:
  Exceptional ability to engage, persuade, and align teams across all levels of the organization.

Mid-Senior level

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