Own the demand signal for multiple product groups; responsible for analysis, maintenance, and commitment of an accurate rolling 24-month plan
Maintain the unconstrained demand plan utilizing statistical forecast methods and market intelligence, informing supply to guide manufacturing partners and internal teams on build priorities
Define behaviors of product groupings (demand segmentation strategy) seasonal, trend, cyclical, random
Provide analysis and suggestions for optimization of constrained component supply
Challenge, assess, and maintain justifications for increases and decreases in forecast. Actively communicate forecast changes and trends to supply chain partners
Analyze global purchasing trends and direct finished good materials to the correct global fulfillment sites
Work to reduce excess inventory and disposition excess and obsolete stock
Provide regular updates to senior management on inventory levels, risks to meeting demand and suggested buffer levels
Analyze how changes in forecast will affect buffer component levels and inventory dollars
Determine and report against forecast accuracy Key Performance Indicators
Provide leadership and guidance to develop new tools and processes to scale the business

Prior Demand Planning experience in a related industry
Must have demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Must have demonstrated ability to become a subject matter expert and use that knowledge to build new processes and tools
Must thrive in a flexible and results-driven environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer proficiency
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Previous experience with SAP/IBP modules and/or Oracle is a plus

Senior Demand Planner

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