Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all channels, customers, and product categories
Lead the demand planning pillar of the S&OP process, including executive-level demand reviews
Translate commercial strategy, promotional plans, pricing actions, and innovation pipelines into a consensus demand forecast
Serve as the primary forecasting partner to Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership
Proactively identify demand risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
Drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, root cause analysis, and continuous process enhancement
Partner with Supply Planning and Operations to balance demand, inventory, lead time constraints and service objectives
Establish and monitor forecasting KPIs (WMAPE, Bias and Fill Rate) and present insights to senior leadership
Lead and mentor others in the demand planning team and set planning standards and best practices
Play a key role in system optimization, planning tool enhancements, and data governance initiatives
Support executive decision-making with scenario modeling and demand sensitivity analysis

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Analytics, or related field
7–10+ years of progressive demand planning experience, preferably within CPG or FMCG
Proven leadership experience within S&OP / IBP environments
Advanced Excel and demand planning system expertise
Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, lifecycle planning, and promotional forecasting
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to connect demand plans to P&L outcomes
Experience with retail POS and inventory, syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen), and advanced forecasting tools
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional alignment
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

Senior Demand Planner

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