The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for analyzing demand patterns, assessing forecast trends, interpreting and actioning key performance indicators, and adjusting statistical forecasting model parameters to generate a rolling 28 months forecast. The Senior Demand Planner monitors forecast error and bias and ensures that statistical forecasting models are updated in a timely manner based on the aligned strategy between commercial, finance, and operations teams. The Senior Demand Planner supports the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and is responsible for understanding and communicating how different statistical forecast models and model parameters affect demand variability.
Responsibilities:
" Analyze demands, assess forecast trends, and evaluate forecast error and bias at a Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU) level
" Provide statistical forecasting models and or Supply Chain demand recommendations to affiliate finance
" Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
" Develop and maintain comments/drivers for any Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU) exceeding established targets
" Liaise with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Brand Teams, and Operations to align statistical forecasts with trends and approved product strategy.
" Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for S&OP, Demand Management, and Statistical forecasting processes
" Support Product Life Cycle Management strategies as it relates to future forecasts
" Participate in demand review meetings. Document changes to demand forecasts to ensure traceability and accountability.
Qualifications:
" Minimum Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Science
" 5 or more years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and or Financial Management
" Experienced with formal Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and system experience across Blue Yonder (JDA), PowerBI, and QlikSense
" Proven experience in fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries
" Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills are required
" Proven ability to possess strong problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
" Results & process oriented, focusing on process improvements to drive higher levels of performance
" Significant cross-functional leadership capabilities ability to lead, collaborate and influence without authority; uses informal structure, dynamics, and culture to get things done
" Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills are required
Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.