Senior Demand Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Recognized in 2024 by Seramount as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers , the company also earned a place on the 2024 US Inclusion Index and Global Inclusion Index across 7 countries - Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, and the UK.

This is a global organization in the consumer health and personal care industry , with 135+ years of heritage , 22,000+ employees , and a presence across 100+ countries . Its portfolio includes iconic consumer health and personal care brands used by millions of people worldwide.

• Competitive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance benefits, including coverage for doctor visits and mental health care.
• Retirement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental well-being resources.
• Global exercise/well-being reimbursement.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy benefits.
• Global parental leave.
• Paid company holidays and volunteer time.
• Learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A minimum of 4 years business experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e. vLookups, pivot tables) is required.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work independently while demonstrating initiative is required.
• The ability to work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist is required.

• Developing SKU-level operational forecasts for a number of products within an assigned portfolio via coordination of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes using SAP Demand Planning functionality.
• Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, CPFR, Finance, & Supply Planning.
• Utilizing historical order and shipment data, current POS trends, trade inventory data, and promotional activity information to develop demand plans.
• Quantifying and communicating forecast gaps, leading cross-functional forecast reviews in accordance with the IBP process standards.
• Maintaining responsibilities for MAPE and Forecast Accuracy metrics and identifying areas of improvement.