Senior Demand Planning Specialist
Core
Creating and managing demand plans and developing rolling statistical forecasts to ensure high product availability and optimize global inventory levels.
Role type
Senior Demand Planning Specialist
Builds
Statistical forecast models, demand working scenarios, and safety stock/replenishment plans
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Statistical forecasting, data cleansing, error analysis (MAPE), S&OP facilitation, safety stock policy design, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, S/4HANA
Preferred skills
MBA, IBF or APICS certification, advanced Excel modeling
Technologies
S/4HANA, Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP IBP, Anaplan, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Design and maintain statistical forecast models over a 24-to-33-month horizon; manage Statistical Forecast scenarios for S&OP cycles; analyze historical sales data and market intelligence to identify demand patterns; track and report on KPIs like Forecast Accuracy and bias; lead Root Cause Analysis for parts failing accuracy targets; facilitate monthly S&OP and Demand Validation meetings; manage product lifecycles and planning master data; establish safety stock policies and replenishment plans; provide ad-hoc analytical support and scenario planning for senior management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
