Senior Planner Demand │ Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Job Details:

This position is responsible for the creation of future demand forecasts through a combination of market analysis, statistical modeling projections, and collaboration with the entire Planning organization in support of S&OP

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the rolling 27 month item level Demand forecast for very complex and highly visible businesses within SAP IBP

• Review and maintain statistical algorithms within SAP IBP, adjusting historical patterns and future projections as needed

• Responsible for maintaining Forecast Accuracy results at the weekly-item level, monthly Bias results and supporting related fill rate and distress metrics and daily allocation alignment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand all impacts to the forecast, including promotions, competitive activity, seasonality, retail consumption, customer behavior (pricing/distribution/etc.)

• Facilitate monthly S&OP/Demand meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners

• Execute daily analysis and reporting on Demand performance, providing critical intelligence on business history, trends, and future assumptions 

• Act as Demand/S&OP process champion in cross-functional meetings; influencing participants towards process adherence, adoption, and maturity

• Leader among peers and cross functional partners

• Demonstrates advanced IBP and reporting system understanding and knowledge to support design decisions with the COE team

Qualifications:

• Education: BS or BA degree preferred

• Experience: 5 + years of relevant experience preferred

• Familiarity with varying statistical algorithms (Fourier/Multiple Linear Regression/etc.) and statistical modeling principles preferred

• Strong computer skills; 90% of computer time will be utilizing SAP IBP

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills are necessary

• Strong organization skills and ability to effectively multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is required

• Experience working with a large national manufacturer / distributor in key supply chain topics like Demand, Inventory, Distribution, and Production is strongly preferred

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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