Supply Chain Demand Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and oversee the demand forecast for designated Sales Units throughout North America.

• Examine historical demand data, customer trends, market conditions, and commercial inputs to create precise forecasts.

• Recognize significant shifts in demand, along with associated risks, opportunities, and forecast discrepancies.

• Track forecast accuracy, bias, and essential demand planning metrics.

• Utilize statistical forecasting methods and business insights to enhance the quality of forecasts.

• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to grasp customer needs and market dynamics.

• Promote consensus on demand plans by questioning assumptions and presenting insights based on data.

• Share information regarding demand risks, opportunities, and forecast adjustments with key stakeholders.

• Foster relationships across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, and other business sectors.

• Assist in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) processes.

• Provide demand insights and analyses to support cross-functional decision-making.

• Identify and aid in resolving discrepancies between demand and supply.

• Raise concerns about demand risks that could impact customer service levels, inventory, or overall business performance.

• Monitor planning actions and contribute to process enhancement initiatives.

• Leverage planning systems and analytical tools to track demand performance and trends.

• Generate reports and dashboards that provide actionable business insights.

• Investigate and resolve data quality issues that may affect the accuracy of forecasts.

• Support the utilization and advancement of o9 Solutions, SAP S/4HANA, and other planning tools.

• Identify areas for automation and optimization in planning and reporting processes.

• Enhance forecasting processes, planning methodologies, and data integrity.

• Aid in the standardization of demand planning practices across North America.

• Engage in improvements, testing, and implementation initiatives for planning systems.

• Contribute to the establishment of demand planning best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, business analytics, or a similar field.

• Background in a manufacturing, industrial, B2B, or distribution setting.

• In-depth knowledge of demand planning and forecasting methodologies.

• Strong understanding of demand analysis techniques.

• Familiarity with forecast accuracy and bias concepts.

• Knowledge of commercial and sales collaboration processes.

• Understanding of IBP, S&OP, and S&OE methodologies.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.

• Experience in working with large datasets and translating data into actionable business insights.

• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across functions.

• Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and take responsibility for business outcomes.

• Preferred experience with o9 Solutions, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or similar planning platforms.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI, or other analytics tools preferred.

• Experience with statistical forecasting and demand modeling techniques is advantageous.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work model.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global supplier of refractory products, systems, and solutions.

• Continuous improvement and planning system enhancement opportunities.