Demand Planning Lead Supervisor
Core
Manage a network demand plan across assigned product lines and geographies, providing functional leadership and coaching to Demand Planners to ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational capabilities.
Role type
Senior Demand Planning Lead Supervisor
Builds
Accurate 3-24 month demand plans at product group and SKU levels
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Demand Planning
Required skills
Demand Planning, SIOP, ERP systems, Analytics, Power BI, Forecast Accuracy, Bias Analysis, Scenario Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Talent Development
Preferred skills
Master's in Supply Chain Management
Technologies
ERP systems, Power BI
Responsibilities
Prepare robust mid to long term (18-24M) demand plans with statistical baselines and qualitative adjustments; Analyze historical trends and sales forecasts to identify patterns in fast and slow-moving products; Present demand plan outputs in Network and SIOP team reviews; Integrate scenario planning incorporating risk and opportunities; Develop standardized approaches to root cause analysis of forecast errors; Actively develop relationships with commercial and financial teams; Provide functional leadership, coaching, and development support to Demand Planners; Drive standardization of forecasting processes and tools; Conduct regular reviews to ensure forecast quality and KPI performance; Support talent development and onboarding initiatives; Serve as escalation point for complex forecasting challenges.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities