Create/Review/Validate Demand Signal for rolling 24 month horizon
Analyze and update SKU Level demand signal based on trends, alerts, models, assumption changes, inputs, etc.
Work with Demand Analytics to utilize a machine learning baseline forecast while incorporating promotional volume and business intelligence into the forecast.
Analyzes historical sales trends from AC Nielsen data, POS information and shipment trends to support baseline forecast assumptions
Understanding of product life cycles to develop new item projections; adjust signal for new products, transitions, and/or discontinued products
Compile and analyze forecasts inputs at various demand segments, identifying and detailing performance gaps for review in monthly S&OP meetings
Continuously improve forecasts through evaluation of promotional activity, inventory changes, consumptions trends, category trends, media and advertising plans or extended service level impacts
Ensure Business/Sales Team plans are supported through the Demand Forecast process
Proactively communicate critical changes to downstream supply chain partners
Facilitate / Participate / Lead S&OP process for assigned business unit
Own and continually improve the Demand Alignment meeting through a detailed time sensitive process that compliments the existing business team format and financial planning processes
Develop a sales forecast rollup by business from individual sku level forecasts to support discussions at the monthly meetings with Marketing, Sales and Finance.
Provide insights on market and customer trends in order to complete a gap analysis
Develop upside/downside scenarios with risk assessments and recommended actions to meet customer service objectives and shipment targets
Lead monthly consensus forecast reviews with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations teams to validate and adjust current fiscal year forecasts, gaining full alignment with business owners and executive management
Gain consensus from all departments on key assumptions and changes to segment level volume
Provide monthly summaries to teams identifying key drivers, and clarity against segment/SKU level gaps
Prepare, supervise and publish forecast KPI’s including forecast accuracy and bias
Monitor orders vs. estimates on a monthly basis, responding to exceptions with collaborative discussions and addressing monthly plan revisions accordingly
Identify key issues which require immediate escalation to Sales and/or Operations as the need arises
Build business reviews determining long term business health and trends
Create and publish building blocks used to generate topline forecast plans
Produces reports that facilitate a continuous analysis of actual sales and emerging trends in comparison to forecasts.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
3 years of work experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or similar roles
Experience using Advanced Planning software tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
Ability to build strong relationships across functions and levels
Demonstrated strong aptitude in data analysis, root causes identification, and problem solving
Detail oriented & skilled at staying organized in a fast paced environment.