Demand Planner / Data Analytics Lead
A leader in the Luxury Home Appliances space is seeking a Demand Planner with a strong Data Analytics background to lead the Demand Planning function in this impactful supply chain transformation phase. The Demand Planner will be responsible for optimizing current demand planning processes, transforming large datasets, and ensuring accurate demand forecasts to meet customer demand. This is a great opportunity to join a highly-regarded organization offering great internal growth opportunities.
Demand Planner - Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement demand planning strategies to ensure accurate forecasts and optimize inventory levels.
- Lead the demand planning process, including demand forecasting, inventory analysis, and inventory optimization.
- Collaborate with sales, manufacturing operations, and finance teams to gather input for demand forecasts and incorporate trends, promotions, and new product launches into forecasts.
- Analyze historical sales data, trends, and customer demand patterns to identify insights and improve forecast accuracy.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and other demand planning metrics.
- Partner with supply chain, production, and procurement teams to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and production plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes, systems, and tools.
- Monitor and report on key trends, risks, and opportunities impacting demand planning and inventory management.
- Communicate regularly with senior management to provide updates on demand planning performance, risks, and opportunities.
Demand Planner Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and draw actionable insights.
- Proficiency in demand planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
