Demand Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide precise demand forecasts for the North American markets to guarantee optimal product availability and effective supply chain operations.

• Balance customer service standards, inventory levels, and business goals in the dynamic CPG environment at Oatly.

• Examine market trends and contribute essential inputs for the market commercial review as part of the monthly integrated business planning cycle.

• Ensure effective coordination between market and central supply chain functions.

• Create and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts utilizing statistical models and market insights.

• Assess historical sales data, market trends, and promotional strategies to enhance forecast precision.

• Conduct monthly consensus meetings to synchronize commercial inputs such as promotional and seasonal factors, as well as new listings and product launches.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to integrate business insights into demand forecasting.

• Facilitate the monthly demand review meetings as part of the market commercial review in the company’s S&OP/IBP process.

• Work closely with central logistics, planning, and fulfillment teams to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain operations for the markets.

• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to the management team as a vital stakeholder in the local commercial review.

• Leverage and enhance advanced analytics (Anaplan/BI) to improve planning accuracy and support decision-making.

• Monitor and improve market-specific KPIs and reports, including sales forecast accuracy/bias and overall supply and delivery performance.

• Ensure data integrity and maintain master data for forecasting systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain, specifically with Anaplan or other advanced planning solutions.

• A collaborative spirit with a strong passion for cross-functional teamwork across various parts of the organization.

• A thorough understanding of the corporate mission and strategic goals.

• Agile and adaptable, capable of flourishing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Results-driven with an emphasis on delivering value and accomplishing business objectives.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Strong analytical skills with the capacity to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

• Proficient in planning and forecasting software, ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities.

• A strategic thinker with a problem-solving approach and keen attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy (take it when you need it).

• Excellent benefits package (including pet insurance).

• Paid volunteer days throughout the year (because doing good is enjoyable).

• Complimentary six packs of oat milk.

• Supportive coworkers who are invested in each other's and the company's success.