Demand Planning analist
Core
Analyze historical data, market trends, and commercial input to generate reliable demand forecasts and manage demand plans.
Role type
Demand Planning Analyst
Builds
Demand forecasts, monthly Pre-Demand Management Review, inventory safety stock decisions
Domain
Supply Chain / Demand Management
Required skills
Demand forecasting, data analysis, supply chain process knowledge, KPI tracking, S&OP process participation, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
S&OP process experience, demand planning software proficiency, APICS certification, master's degree
Technologies
Demand planning software
Responsibilities
Analyze historical data and market developments to translate into reliable demand forecasts; Manage and update Demand Plans while ensuring data quality; Prepare monthly Pre-Demand Management Review and align forecasts with Sales and Marketing; Monitor KPIs related to forecast accuracy, demand planning, and service levels; Support decisions on safety stock, product availability, and allocations during supply constraints; Actively participate in the S&OP process to resolve bottlenecks; Propose and implement smarter forecasting methods to optimize planning processes
