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AB Mauri North America . Overview
The Demand Planner is accountable for all aspects of the companys volume-based forecast. This role is responsible for the cross-functional consensus forecasting process, preparing materials as well as facilitating the Demand S&OP meetings, maintaining the companys forecasting tool, and providing operational volume projections. The Demand Planner will have a unique opportunity to develop and implement new processes and technology to improve the organizations demand planning maturity. Responsibilities
Demand Planning
Review and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation, in multiple time buckets, and multiple units of measure Use historical order data and standard statistical modeling techniques to generate the baseline statistical forecast Coordinate with the Sales organization and Product Management to incorporate market intelligence to enrich the baseline forecast and ensure known drivers are accounted for (e.g., new product introductions, customer gains and losses, etc.) Pressure test monthly sales input and validate forecast output at appropriate levels of aggregation before publishing monthly Collaborate with Supply Manager and FP&A Manager to ensure the proper translation of the unconstrained demand plan is actionable to support operations Facilitate the Demand IBP process Facilitate volume-based forecasting for the annual budget development process and quarterly financial forecasts Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop and maintain statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results Accountable for reporting forecast accuracy metrics and seek to continuously improve forecast accuracy by tracking and performing root-cause analyses to improve both statistical methods and processes Coordinate with IT and other functions to ensure the underlying data/system, as required to support robust forecasting, are in place Maintain a detailed knowledge of all components of the demand forecast including: statistical baseline, sales and marketing intelligence, new product introductions, and market trends Recognized as internal expert to business customers in the area of demand planning Provide demand-planning expertise to influence business strategies and decisions
Project Management
Lead and initiate supply chain setups for new product/new customers Lead or support supply chain improvement projects as assigned
Other
Perform other duties as assigned
Core Values: Continuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree Supply Chain/Operations, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other technical field Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience, with at least 3 years of experience in demand planning / forecasting role Experience operating with Demand Planning & Forecasting software (GAINSystems preferred) Experience with formal sales and operations planning (S&OP/IBP) process Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel and Power Query Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent customer service skills Strong oral, written, verbal communication and strong mathematical aptitude Ability to multi-task and work independently
Preferred Requirements
Advanced degree in quantitative field APICS or IBF Certification Strong knowledge of advanced forecasting methods, probability & statistics Prior experience working with business intelligence software (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, ClickView) Understanding of new product commercialization and discontinuation processes
Other Factors
Moderate traveling (10%) is required for this position Working Conditions
Normal office working environment Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Demand Planner
role at
AB Mauri North America . Overview
The Demand Planner is accountable for all aspects of the companys volume-based forecast. This role is responsible for the cross-functional consensus forecasting process, preparing materials as well as facilitating the Demand S&OP meetings, maintaining the companys forecasting tool, and providing operational volume projections. The Demand Planner will have a unique opportunity to develop and implement new processes and technology to improve the organizations demand planning maturity. Responsibilities
Demand Planning
Review and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation, in multiple time buckets, and multiple units of measure Use historical order data and standard statistical modeling techniques to generate the baseline statistical forecast Coordinate with the Sales organization and Product Management to incorporate market intelligence to enrich the baseline forecast and ensure known drivers are accounted for (e.g., new product introductions, customer gains and losses, etc.) Pressure test monthly sales input and validate forecast output at appropriate levels of aggregation before publishing monthly Collaborate with Supply Manager and FP&A Manager to ensure the proper translation of the unconstrained demand plan is actionable to support operations Facilitate the Demand IBP process Facilitate volume-based forecasting for the annual budget development process and quarterly financial forecasts Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop and maintain statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results Accountable for reporting forecast accuracy metrics and seek to continuously improve forecast accuracy by tracking and performing root-cause analyses to improve both statistical methods and processes Coordinate with IT and other functions to ensure the underlying data/system, as required to support robust forecasting, are in place Maintain a detailed knowledge of all components of the demand forecast including: statistical baseline, sales and marketing intelligence, new product introductions, and market trends Recognized as internal expert to business customers in the area of demand planning Provide demand-planning expertise to influence business strategies and decisions
Project Management
Lead and initiate supply chain setups for new product/new customers Lead or support supply chain improvement projects as assigned
Other
Perform other duties as assigned
Core Values: Continuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree Supply Chain/Operations, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other technical field Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience, with at least 3 years of experience in demand planning / forecasting role Experience operating with Demand Planning & Forecasting software (GAINSystems preferred) Experience with formal sales and operations planning (S&OP/IBP) process Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel and Power Query Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent customer service skills Strong oral, written, verbal communication and strong mathematical aptitude Ability to multi-task and work independently
Preferred Requirements
Advanced degree in quantitative field APICS or IBF Certification Strong knowledge of advanced forecasting methods, probability & statistics Prior experience working with business intelligence software (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, ClickView) Understanding of new product commercialization and discontinuation processes
Other Factors
Moderate traveling (10%) is required for this position Working Conditions
Normal office working environment Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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