Regional Demand Planner - Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Regional Demand Planner (Taste, Texture & Health), ISOL, NAM

Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Are You Analytical, Curious, And Communicative With a Commercial Mindset? If So, We Want You! Dsm-firmenich Is Looking For a Regional Demand Planner To

• Lead the regional business unit forecasting process of unconstrained demand.
• Ensure the demand forecast aligns with segment strategies and priorities.
• Communicate the demand forecast effectively within the business unit.
  
  

This role involves handling a wide range of customers and products in a dynamic market environment. Strong analytical skills, along with effective communication and collaboration across functions are key to providing accurate demand forecast for the S&OP process.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning for Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) products, including cultures, enzymes, nutrition, and more across North America.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams (sales, customers, commercial, etc.) to gather demand inputs, assumptions, and insights.
• Analyze and interpret market trends, historical sales data, and team feedback to develop an accurate regional demand forecast and communicate key dynamics with regional and global stakeholders in monthly sign-off meetings.
• Communicate forecast updates clearly to supply planners, highlighting key changes from previous forecasts and ensuring smooth information flow between demand and supply teams.
• Monitor forecast accuracy through key performance metrics and recommend actionable improvements to continuously enhance forecasting precision.
• Manage forecasting adjustments driven by sales updates in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and/or Operational Management Planning (OMP), while also supporting allocation management processes as needed.
  
  

We Bring

• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
  
  

You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of experience in demand forecasting, supply planning, or similar roles, ideally within the Food & Beverage industry at a multinational company.
• Familiarity with S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) business processes is a plus, as is experience with SAP and/or Advanced Planning Tools.
• Proficiency in information systems, with a strong affinity for Microsoft Excel.
• Highly analytical with the ability to model and analyze complex data sets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a persuasive and confident personality, as well as a high capacity for learning and personal drive.
  
  

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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