Senior Demand Planner - Corporate

Overview

This position is responsible for the creation of future demand forecasts through market analysis, statistical modeling projections, and collaboration with the entire Planning organization in support of S&OP.

• Manage the rolling 27‑month item–level demand forecast for very complex and highly visible businesses within SAP IBP.
• Review and maintain statistical algorithms within SAP IBP, adjusting historical patterns and future projections as needed.
• Maintain forecast accuracy results at the weekly–item level and monthly bias results; support related fill‑rate and distress metrics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to understand all impacts to the forecast, including promotions, competitive activity, seasonality, retail consumption, and customer behavior (pricing/distribution, etc.).
• Facilitate monthly S&O/S&OP/Demand meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners.
• Execute daily analysis and reporting on demand performance, providing critical intelligence on business history, trends, and future assumptions.
• Act as a demand/S&O/S&OP process champion in cross‑functional meetings; influence participants toward process adherence, adoption, and maturity.
• Lead among peers and cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrate advanced IBP and reporting system understanding and knowledge to support design decisions with the COE team.

• BS or BA degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with varying statistical algorithms (Fourier, Multiple Linear Regression, etc.) and statistical modeling principles preferred.
• Strong computer skills; 90% of computer time will be utilizing SAP IBP.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with a large national manufacturer/distributor in key supply‑chain topics such as demand, inventory, distribution, and production strongly preferred.

Travel: 1‑5 domestic trips per year.

Work shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America).

Background check required for certain roles; additional documentation will be provided if accepted.

Hourly Applicants Only – applicants must complete the required task after submitting the application to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.