SPC Supply Chain Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst

We are seeking experienced Demand Planning Analysts to support a global Client (Advanced Planning System) transformation and demand planning stabilization program. These contract resources will work closely with regional Demand Planning teams across EMEA, LATAM, China, Asia, and USAC business groups to execute operational demand planning activities, maintain forecast data integrity, support planning system readiness, and ensure uninterrupted planning operations during the program deployment phase. The ideal candidate will possess strong demand planning experience, proficiency in SAP APO-DP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of products and support the end-to-end demand planning process, including forecast planning & maintenance.
• Upload and maintain demand forecasts.
• Execute forecast adjustments and realignments.
• Support forecasting activities related to already open sales orders (FDO process).
• Maintain forecast change percentages and statistical forecast parameters.
• Compare statistical forecasts with machine learning forecasts and aggregated demand signals when required.
• Create, maintain, and cleanse CVCs (Characteristic Value Combinations).
• Maintain Demand Planning IDs and related planning master data.
• Support EDI mapping activities.
• Validate demand planning drivers and planning assumptions.
• Support PIPO (Phase-In/Phase-Out) activities and NPI (New Product Introduction).
• Execute commercial and forecast realignments.
• Perform outlier analysis and investigate forecast exceptions.
• Review ASP (Average Selling Price) changes and demand impacts.
• Execute post-dated order reviews and exception checks.
• Support weekly and monthly demand review processes.
• Respond to ad hoc business requests and planning analyses.

Skills:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Demand Planning.
• Strong understanding of the operational demand planning cycle.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, or related industries.
• Experience supporting complex product portfolios.
• System Knowledge: Hands-on experience with SAP APO-DP (mandatory).
• Experience with demand forecasting tools and planning systems (preferably Kinaxis).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Language Requirements: English (mandatory for all positions) Spanish (preferred for LATAM support roles) Chinese/Mandarin (preferred for China support roles) Additional Asian language capabilities are considered advantageous