Demand Planning Strategist

About the Opportunity Demand Planning Leadership & Forecast Strategy

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process and ensure alignment with corporate supply chain
  strategy.
• Lead development of short-term, mid-term, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models,
  machine learning tools, and business intelligence inputs.
• Establish forecasting governance, standards, and best practices across product lines and markets
• Identify structural demand drivers such as market growth, product lifecycle changes, pricing shifts, and
  macroeconomic indicators.
• Lead demand scenario modeling and risk analysis to support strategic planning and supply chain
  resilience.
• Act as the organization’s forecasting subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior
  analysts.

• Develop and implement advanced forecasting models, including time-series, regression, and predictive analytics techniques.
• Analyze complex datasets from ERP, CRM, POS, and external market data sources to uncover demand
  signals and trends.
• Track forecast accuracy metrics such as MAPE, bias, and forecast value add (FVA) and lead initiatives to
  improve performance.
• Design executive-level dashboards and demand analytics reports to support business decision-making.
  Identify demand variability drivers and recommend strategies to mitigate volatility.
• Lead the Demand Review portion of the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts and operational capacity.
• Facilitate cross-functional demand consensus meetings with Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable planning signals for production, procurement, and inventory management.
• Provide strategic recommendations during S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings.

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to incorporate promotions, pricing strategies, product launches, and
  customer insights into the forecast.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Inventory teams to balance service levels, production
  capacity, and working capital.
• Work with Procurement to anticipate material requirements and supply risks.
• Support Finance with demand-driven revenue projections and scenario analysis

• Lead initiatives to modernize forecasting tools, analytics platforms, and planning processes.
• Support implementation or optimization of ERP/MRP and demand planning software.
• Develop forecasting playbooks, SOPs, and training materials for demand planning teams.
• Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation in forecasting and reporting processes.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast deviations and implement corrective improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics,
  Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or related roles,
  preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading Sales & Operations planning demand processes and cross‑functional planning initiatives.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience implementing or managing forecasting systems or analytics tools is highly desirable.

$90,000 - $105,000 /year