Supply Chain Demand Planner

Job Description Summary: The Supply Chain Demand Planner owns demand forecasting, forecast performance analysis, and data-driven demand planning across product categories and business entities. The role analyzes endogenous and exogenous demand variables to improve forecast accuracy and translate demand signals into actionable supply requirements. The position also develops standardized planning reports, dashboards, and cross-entity forecasting processes to support timely and consistent business decisions. Job Description: Key Responsibilities 1. Demand Planning & Forecast Management Lead item-level and category-level demand planning using sales history, customer demand, market trends, promotions, product launches, and business plans. Run a structured demand review cadence with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Finance, with documented forecast assumptions and follow-up on exceptions. Develop launch forecasts and track post-launch performance to quickly adjust assumptions and future demand. Translate approved forecasts into clear demand requirements and priorities for Purchasing and Supply teams. 2. Forecast Performance & Inventory Planning Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast-versus-actual variance by item, category, customer, and entity to identify root causes and recommend timely adjustments. Evaluate inventory coverage, backorders, aging, and excess inventory to identify planning gaps and risks. Set inventory coverage targets and exception thresholds that protect product availability while controlling excess. Recommend forecast, inventory, and replenishment adjustments as demand signals change. 3. Demand Analytics & Business Intelligence Build and maintain KPI reporting for demand, forecast, sales, inventory, and cross-entity performance. Use trend analysis, exception reporting, and statistical measures to detect demand shifts, forecast gaps, and inventory risks. Turn complex data into concise management insights and actionable recommendations. Improve data quality, KPI consistency, and forecast visibility across business entities. 4. Demand Planning Process & Model Design Design scalable demand planning processes for existing international business entities, including forecast cycles, ownership, data inputs, KPI definitions, and escalation paths. Develop repeatable frameworks, SOPs, forecast templates, and reporting standards. Evaluate current processes and drive improvements in forecast consistency, data quality, and execution. Balance local market inputs with centralized forecasting standards and management visibility. 5. Cross-Functional & Cross-Entity Alignment Facilitate demand alignment across Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, management, and international entities. Coordinate headquarters and overseas entities to align forecast assumptions, inventory requirements, and planning priorities, and support them in adopting standardized processes. Develop initial demand assumptions and forecasts for new markets, business models, and international expansion. Communicate forecast changes, risks, and required decisions proactively, and back management recommendations with demand, inventory, and financial analysis. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Analytics, or a related field. 4-6 years experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, sales analysis, or supply chain analytics. Strong analytical skills with experience analyzing forecast accuracy and bias, sales trends, inventory performance, and demand variance. AI proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools. Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting multi-entity or international demand planning and new-market forecasting. Experience developing demand planning SOPs, forecast cycles, K…

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