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Demand Planner - Kennesaw, GA
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The Demand Planner is a key leader in the S&OP process, responsible for delivering accurate demand plans and driving alignment across Sales, Supply, and Finance. This role combines advanced analytical skills with strong facilitation and leadership capabilities to influence decisions at all levels, including senior leadership. You will own the demand planning process, champion best practices, and ensure that demand signals translate into actionable supply chain strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously improve statistical forecasting models; deliver a robust rolling demand plan across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
Monitor and improve forecast KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA) through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Perform advanced demand segmentation (ABC/XYZ), scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.
Translate demand scenarios into monetized outcomes with Finance (impact on revenue, margin, and working capital).
Lead all key S&OP Review meetings with senior leaders; prepare executive-ready materials and drive consensus on the unconstrained demand signal.
Ensure seamless handoff from Demand Review to Supply Review; escape risks and trade-offs for decision-making.
Act as the S&OP process owner for North American Deerland sites, ensuring governance, cadence, and data integrity.
Partner with Sales/Commercial to capture reliable demand signals and manage key customer forecasts.
Collaborate with Supply, Production, and Procurement to resolve supply-demand imbalances and mitigate risks.
Understand production capabilities and constraints to ensure feasible plans and clear trade-off communication.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, master data quality, and S&OP maturity.
Develop and standardize planning playbooks, KPIs, and governance models.
Coach and mentor peers and stakeholders on demand planning best practices and S&OP principles.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering preferred.
Experience: 5–10 years in supply chain or operations, with significant experience in demand planning and S&OP leadership.
Proven ability to lead meetings with senior executives, influence decisions, and manage conflict constructively.
Expertise In
Statistical forecasting and advanced planning techniques.
End-to-end S&OP/S&OE processes and governance.
Data modeling, scenario planning, and financial impact analysis.
Strong facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills for executive audiences.
Skills & Tools
Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and planning systems (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, etc.).
Ability to simplify complex analytics into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
Leadership Behaviors Provide support and training across business functions related to the Consensus Demand Planning process, including the link to the S&OP and S&OE processes. Demonstrate customer focus, cross-functional collaboration, and an inclusive environment for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Listen intently and make room for different points of view to influence decisions.
What Success Looks Like
Forecast KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA) show sustained improvement.
Demand Review meetings are strategic, decision-oriented, and trusted by senior leadership.
S&OP process maturity improves with clear governance and accountability.
Inventory health and service levels optimized through proactive demand-supply alignment.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Compensation Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $70,400.00 - $128,400.00. The total compensation package for this position will also include an annual bonus and a salaried incentive plan. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay at any time, including for reasons related to performance, company, or market factors.
Location Kennesaw, GA
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Veteran and Military Affiliation Opportunity Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers are encouraged to apply. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
The Demand Planner is a key leader in the S&OP process, responsible for delivering accurate demand plans and driving alignment across Sales, Supply, and Finance. This role combines advanced analytical skills with strong facilitation and leadership capabilities to influence decisions at all levels, including senior leadership. You will own the demand planning process, champion best practices, and ensure that demand signals translate into actionable supply chain strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously improve statistical forecasting models; deliver a robust rolling demand plan across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
Monitor and improve forecast KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA) through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Perform advanced demand segmentation (ABC/XYZ), scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.
Translate demand scenarios into monetized outcomes with Finance (impact on revenue, margin, and working capital).
Lead all key S&OP Review meetings with senior leaders; prepare executive-ready materials and drive consensus on the unconstrained demand signal.
Ensure seamless handoff from Demand Review to Supply Review; escape risks and trade-offs for decision-making.
Act as the S&OP process owner for North American Deerland sites, ensuring governance, cadence, and data integrity.
Partner with Sales/Commercial to capture reliable demand signals and manage key customer forecasts.
Collaborate with Supply, Production, and Procurement to resolve supply-demand imbalances and mitigate risks.
Understand production capabilities and constraints to ensure feasible plans and clear trade-off communication.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, master data quality, and S&OP maturity.
Develop and standardize planning playbooks, KPIs, and governance models.
Coach and mentor peers and stakeholders on demand planning best practices and S&OP principles.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering preferred.
Experience: 5–10 years in supply chain or operations, with significant experience in demand planning and S&OP leadership.
Proven ability to lead meetings with senior executives, influence decisions, and manage conflict constructively.
Expertise In
Statistical forecasting and advanced planning techniques.
End-to-end S&OP/S&OE processes and governance.
Data modeling, scenario planning, and financial impact analysis.
Strong facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills for executive audiences.
Skills & Tools
Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and planning systems (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, etc.).
Ability to simplify complex analytics into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
Leadership Behaviors Provide support and training across business functions related to the Consensus Demand Planning process, including the link to the S&OP and S&OE processes. Demonstrate customer focus, cross-functional collaboration, and an inclusive environment for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Listen intently and make room for different points of view to influence decisions.
What Success Looks Like
Forecast KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA) show sustained improvement.
Demand Review meetings are strategic, decision-oriented, and trusted by senior leadership.
S&OP process maturity improves with clear governance and accountability.
Inventory health and service levels optimized through proactive demand-supply alignment.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Compensation Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $70,400.00 - $128,400.00. The total compensation package for this position will also include an annual bonus and a salaried incentive plan. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay at any time, including for reasons related to performance, company, or market factors.
Location Kennesaw, GA
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