Demand Planner

We have a current opening for a Demand Planner and are actively reviewing applications. Location: Parsippany, NJ OR Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 Days In Office, 2 Days Remote The Demand Planner is responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts and clear business insights that enable strong operational, commercial, and financial decision making. This role combines analytical rigor with cross functional collaboration, ensuring the organization has the data visibility needed to manage inventory, understand performance trends, and proactively identify risks and opportunities. Key to this role will be enhancing forecasting accuracy, improving reporting efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain. Main Responsibilities: Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function. Utilize a collaborative consensus approach by working with sales, marketing, trade marketing and finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate assumptions are used for demand forecasts. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, use statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Track forecast KPIs including bias, accuracy and forecast value add. Use these KPIs to drive improvements. Consolidate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all reporting tools. Update internal files monthly for the use of the Supply Chain teams. Build and enhance reporting templates to support monthly S&OP, executive reviews, and scenario planning. Improve data visualization and storytelling to help stakeholders quickly understand risks, opportunities, and business drivers. Activities: Align on changes to the statistical baseline forecast changes and enrichments with the Demand Planning Hub. Review sales plans, budget updates or latest estimates and demand drivers. Achieve consensus for operative plan by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel. Provide input to volume planning (latest estimates / annual process). Maintain master data and forecasts in the demand planning system and software. Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to the demand planning process. About You: Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations Planning, Engineering or related fields. 1-3 years’ experience with fast moving consumer goods or equivalent. 1-3 years’ experience in Demand Planning or forecasting role. Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Understanding of statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods. Experience with SAP APO & ECC or similar applications. Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Ability to multi-task, good coordination and facilitation skills. Demonstrated capability in problem-solving and establishing priorities. Ability to identify and define issues, lead root cause analysis, and develop and manage corrective action plans. Ability to work effectively with others. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ferrero International S.A.