Key skills
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About this role
Role Overview
- Lead the development and delivery of accurate statistical and consensus forecasts utilizing the SAP IBP planning system.
- Manage, mentor, and provide direction to a team of two to four forecast analysts responsible for individual product categories.
- Support the monthly S&OP process, presenting forecast insights, risks, and opportunities to the executive leadership team.
- Partner with Business Units and Key Market Segments to integrate market intelligence, promotional plans, and customer insights into the forecast.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, supply planning, and operations to align demand plans with organizational objectives.
- Identify, diagnose, and communicate forecast variances, working cross-functionally to resolve root causes and improve reliability.
- Drive continual process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing forecast accuracy, efficiency, and stability.
- Monitor and refine forecasting models, parameter settings, and segmentation logic to support a 10,000-SKU portfolio.
- Develop and maintain standardized reporting, KPI dashboards, and analytical tools to support business decision-making, while promoting automation and supporting system enhancements or implementations.
- Provide guidance on demand assumptions for new product introductions, product lifecycle events, and strategic business shifts.
- Serve as a liaison with senior leadership regarding demand risks, supply implications, and required course-corrective actions.
- Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and proactive communication within the demand planning team.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 1-3 years of management experience.
- Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
Benefits
- Family-friendly work environment
- Unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental
- Company Match on 401k
- Employee Purchase Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement