Demand Planner

Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining unit and revenue forecasts for customer and/or channels. This position interfaces with product development and sales. It requires the use of statistical analysis and project management skills. A Senior Demand Planner blends statistical forecasting with cross-functional consensus planning to create demand plans for a dynamic and growing business.  You will own the demand planning process for your products and make an impact on key business decisions. This role is critical in enabling inventory optimization, SIOP processes, and vendor partnership. 1. Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business needs.2. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, customer drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, Ad Hoc reporting, and evaluate forecast results.3. Develop and execute product demand plans to meet organizational goals.4. Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.5. Interact with sales, marketing, finance, and customer service to understand demand forecast drivers and use accurate information for demand forecasts.6. Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.7. Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, purchased products, and product phase-outs.8. Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning team.9. Execute day to day activities in a highly effective materials organization, capable of improving customer service, while keeping inventory and cost at a minimum.11. Address demand-related inquiries and issues in a timely manner.12. Create and assist in the development and documentation of standard work.  Job Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Supply Chain or Data analytics.- 2-5 years experience in demand planning.- Knowledge of consensus demand planning concepts and statistical models.- Attention to detail and quality: rigorously check work for accuracy.- Participation and contribution in S&OP and Demand Review processes.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive informed decision-making. Physical Demand Requirements Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.