Regional Demand Planner

Now hiring! Regional Demand Planner

We are looking for a Regional Demand Planner to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Parma, ID.

This position will offer a hybrid working arrangement with a combination of in-office days and remotely working from home each week. 

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Regional Demand Planner you will be responsible to support the Marketing and Sales (M&S) organization in correctly predicting customer and market demand and providing information to relevant stakeholders. Challenge and enrich both short term and mid-term unconstrained sales forecast based on analysis of historical sales data and market trends to develop forecasts of future trends.

As a Regional Demand Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Oversee the tactical demand review process in the region.
• Analyze and enhance the mid-term unconstrained forecast, ensuring accuracy and consensus.
• Develop scenarios and proposals for allocating shortages, considering strategy and forecast accuracy.
• Support Product Development and Regional Crop Lead in implementing elevation decisions.
• Monitor and challenge the alignment of short-term sales forecasts with long-term forecasts.
• Update the constrained demand plan in SAP IBP demand after reconciliation review meetings.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, providing support to improve accuracy.
• Chair the monthly country sales forecast review and analyze short-term forecasts.
• Participate in designing processes, tools, and methods to improve demand planning efficiency.
• Train and educate stakeholders on new processes, tools, and methods.

If you...

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a business-related discipline.
• Hold at least 5 years of experience in a sales and operations planning environment, or other related experience.
• Exhibit technical and business acumen in sales planning, allowing you to effectively align strategies with business objectives.
• Have experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP, enabling you to manage resources efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and a strong numerical understanding, which helps in making data-driven decisions.
• Show a solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
• Facilitate communication with different cultures and functions within the company, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Command a strong proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written, which facilitates effective communication across teams.
• Dare to challenge the status quo and make decisions in line with the 80/20 rule, focusing on the most impactful areas.
• Exhibit the capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that priorities are managed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Are able to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally. 

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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