Demand Planning Process Manager

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Demand Planning Process Manager to join our Consumer Products Supply Chain Capability Team! This team is responsible for unlocking value through supply chain analytics, reporting and optimization within current supply chain constraints, while also moving our supply chain closer to its full potential. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, resourceful, and an effective communicator who can analyze technical data and transform it to clear and concise content. Success in this role also requires the ability to build working relationships and partner across capabilities. The Demand Planning Process Manager supports our CPG business and will report to the Senior Manager of Planning Process. Location: The CPG team works from our Corporate HQ in Downtown Atlanta, GA. This is a visible role where fostering relationships and collaborating with teams across the company will be key to your success. While GP offers some work location flexibility, we have an approach that includes a weekly in-office presence. Consumer Products | Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products. You may recognize our household brands, such as Brawny® paper towels, Quilted Northern® bath tissue and Dixie® cups and tableware. What You Will Do In Your Role In this role, you will help advance Georgia‑Pacific’s demand planning capabilities by combining strong demand planning fundamentals with process, technology, & analytical innovation. You will work closely with business partners, IT, and supply chain stakeholders to understand demand planning processes and best practices, identify pain points, and translate business needs into scalable solutions that improve forecasting accuracy, adoption, and decision‑making. The role description is intentionally broad and future‑focused, supporting the evolution of the supply chain and enabling the adoption of new technologies and advanced analytics as the organization continues to define where to invest next. Learn, apply, & continuously improve demand planning processes and best practices across the enterprise Contribute to the advancement & adoption of innovative solutions, including advanced analytics & emerging technologies, to take demand planning to the next level Analyze day‑to‑day demand planning outputs (e.g., forecasts, statistical models) to ensure accuracy, relevance, & alignment with business needs Identify opportunities to improve forecasting performance by enhancing processes, models, metrics, and tools Partner with IT, analytics, & cross‑functional teams to design, test, & implement improvements within SAP IBP & related technologies Support & enhance reporting & metrics (e.g., MAPE, BIAS) to drive continuous improvement & eliminate waste Guide & support core Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes Maintain, research, & evolve forecasting models & statistical baselines Document processes & deliver training to build & sustain organizational capability Participate in & help lead communities of practice to foster a culture of continuous learning & knowledge sharing Challenge the status quo, influence stakeholders without authority, & drive change that creates value across the supply chain Advance our Principle-Based Management culture by applying & reinforcing the company’s Core Values & Principles Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience in demand planning or supply chain planning, with exposure to forecasting models & statistical baselines Experience working with SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, or similar supply chain planning tools Comfortable partnering with IT & cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into system or process improvements Experience leading or facilitating discussions with cross‑functional stakeholders Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Strong analytical, system‑based, & structured problem‑solving skills Ability to listen to business needs, identify opportunities, & drive solutions collaboratively Ability to influence without authority & support cross‑functional change What Will Put You Ahead MBA or bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field Experience in a high‑volume consumer goods environment supporting demand planning, forecasting, advanced analytics, or production planning Experience working in or supporting a manufacturing or operations production facility environment Experience helping drive adoption of new planning tools, analytics, or technologies within a supply chain organization Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling & healthy lives. We provide essential resources & support to build & maintain physical, financial, & emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending & health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave & adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline & benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. For additional information, please see applicable state requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia-Pacific LLC